A member of the public who used his CPR skills to save a woman’s life has been commended at a presentation at Dumbarton Police Headquarters.

In late 2017, Daniel MacLaughlin assisted a 44-year-old woman who had stopped breathing by performing CPR and calling 999.

Daniel had previously received training in CPR by attending a class by Helensburgh and Local district CPR/ Defibrillator Association.

Two police officers, PCs Roberts and Martin also assisted, and received certificates along with Daniel recognising their actions.

Sheenah Nelson, Heart Start Coordinator, made the presentation to the trio.

She told the Reporter: “We were delighted to find one of the people we had trained had actually his heart start skills.

“As Daniel said, he just got on with it, and the day after it hit him.

“In the last 14 months we’ve trained over 1,700 people.”

Sheenah provided the following advise for anyone who finds themselves in a situation where someone’s heart has stopped.

She said: “The most important thing is to call 999, start CPR and if there’s a defibrillator nearby then get it.”

She also recommended downloading the ‘Defibrillator Locator’ app from Trossachs Search and Rescue.