Off-duty police sergeant saves retired officer following Huddersfield heart attack

A retired police officer who collapsed in a Huddersfield street after suffering a heart attack in March has thanked the off-duty officer who performed life-saving CPR on him, Yorkshire Live reported. David Clarke was out shopping when he suffered the cardiac arrest and collapsed. West Yorkshire Police operational support sergeant Jonny was off-duty nearby and immediately began administering emergency care until paramedics arrived. [1]

According to Yorkshire Live, sergeant Jonny performed CPR on David Clarke to keep his heart beating until an ambulance could arrive. Emergency medical responders rushed Clarke to the hospital, where he subsequently regained full consciousness. Clarke did not recall collapsing at the time of the event and had to be told what occurred. [1]

Huddersfield is a town located in the borough of Kirklees, which recorded a population of 433,300 in the 2021 census. The town has expanded into precision engineering and health innovation. As HEROIC BREAKING NEWS reported earlier in a similar incident, quick intervention by police officers and paramedics during public cardiac arrests can save lives. [1][3][4]

Following his recovery, David Clarke requested to meet sergeant Jonny to thank him directly. Clarke is a retired police officer himself, and he expressed his gratitude to the fellow officer who stepped in to save his life. [1]