A LIFE-SAVING defibrillator has now been installed at the Cale Park recreation ground in Wincanton.

The new defib was bought by Wincanton Town Council and was installed on the side of the Works and Maintenance garage between the cemetery and recreation ground.

According to defibfinder.uk, there are 10 defibs across the Wincanton area.

A council spokesperson said: “The defib is accessible in an emergency.

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“If someone is in cardiac arrest, call 999 and start CPR. If you’re on your own, do not interrupt CPR to go and find a defibrillator.

“If it’s possible, send someone else to find one. When you call 999, the operator can tell you if there’s a public access defibrillator nearby.

“Anyone can use a defibrillator. You do not need training. Once you turn it on, it will give clear step-by-step voice instructions.”

Visit www.bhf.org.uk/…/how-to-save-a-life/defibrillators for full details.