Hero police officers help save life of man, 29, who was having heart attack in the street

Two police officers helped save a man's life as he had a heart attack in the street in Tameside.

The officers were flagged down by members of the public while out on patrol in Ashton-under-Lyne last month. PC Green and PC Jones immediately rushed to help.

They called an ambulance and commenced life-saving CPR on the man - named as 29-year-old Douglas. His pulse stopped three times as they and members of the public worked to save him, police said.

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Paramedics then arrived at the scene and took over his treatment. Douglas is now back home and recovering.

His mother wants to thank everyone involved in helping her son, including the officers. She said 'God sent angels' that evening.

Sergeant Ben Marsden, of GMP's Tameside district, said: "I’m so proud of the amazing work that PC Green and PC Jones did that night alongside members of the public in remarkable circumstances to help save Dougie. I wasn’t on duty on that particular night but when I returned to hear what had happened I was amazed – particularly as it soon transpired the man who they had saved was a former rugby teammate of mine.

"It goes to show what our officers are prepared to encounter and the lengths that we are prepared to go to help the public – who are ultimately someone's friend, family or neighbour in need – whoever you are, if you need our help then we will do all we can to be there for you."

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