Man collapsed whilst playing football in Worthing

Police officers saved a man’s life after he collapsed whilst playing football in Worthing.
By Sam Morton
Published 30th Sep 2022, 17:28 BST
Updated 30th Sep 2022, 17:33 BST
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A man suffered a cardiac arrest and had stopped breathing after the incident on Tuesday, March 1, according to Sussex Police.

PC Emily Graysmark, PCSO Leigh-Anne Ardak and PCSO Amanda Coyte-Smith attended the location and assisted ambulance staff by performing CPR for more than 20 minutes, police said.

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A spokesperson added: “The officers remained resilient and persistent in their efforts to save his life.

The four officers were among dozens of police employees, commended for their achievements at the West Sussex Divisional Awards ceremony, held at Arundel Castle on Monday, September 26. (Left to right) Vice Lord Lieutenant Sir Richard Kleinwort, PCSO Ardak, PCSO Coyte-Smith, PC Graysmark, Chief Insp Sarah Leadbeatter. Photo: Sussex PoliceThe four officers were among dozens of police employees, commended for their achievements at the West Sussex Divisional Awards ceremony, held at Arundel Castle on Monday, September 26. (Left to right) Vice Lord Lieutenant Sir Richard Kleinwort, PCSO Ardak, PCSO Coyte-Smith, PC Graysmark, Chief Insp Sarah Leadbeatter. Photo: Sussex Police