North Flintshire police save man after cardiac arrest

North Flintshire police officers have been praised for their swift action in saving a man’s life after he went into cardiac arrest at home.

Yesterday afternoon (Monday 24 December), officers attended a property in response to concerns raised by the man’s family.

On gaining entry, the man was found in need of urgent medical attention and subsequently suffered a cardiac arrest.

Thanks to the officers’ training in Basic Life Support and the availability of a defibrillator, they were able to perform CPR until paramedics arrived. The man is now in a stable condition.

A spokesperson for North Flintshire Police said: “Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time and with the male, wishing him a rapid recovery.”

While this was ongoing, officers were dispatched to another incident where an officer was assaulted.

“Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, we will be here keeping our community safe and saving lives, knowing that in the process we may face abuse, assaults and dangerous situations,” a police spokesperson said.

To learn more about CPR and how to respond in an emergency, visit the NHS guide here: https://orlo.uk/czqFU.