Perez Hilton hospitalised after livestreaming footage of himself self-harming

Perez Hilton has been hospitalised after livestreaming footage of himself self-harming. Emergency services were spotted outside the celebrity blogger’s home after concerned members of the public reported seeing him harm himself in a video live streamed online. The Miami-Dade sheriff’s office did not name Hilton but confirmed they attended his home last night (Tuesday August 4) after they received reports of a man “livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media.” Once on the scene, officers spoke with several of his family members and confirmed that he was alone in his home during the time of the live stream, according to Variety. They were then ordered to “tactically disengage,” but continue to keep an eye on the situation. They also confirmed that he was safely transported from his home to a local hospital, where he received medical attention. “In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritise de-escalation by creating time, distance, and opportunities for communication,” the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said in a statement via Variety. “Unless there is an immediate threat to others, slowing the situation a...