Police administer lifesaving CPR using defibrillator after man collapses in Leith

A man was taken to hospital by ambulance after collapsing in Leith on Saturday. 

Response officers attended the call and quickly administered lifesaving CPR. 

A St John Scotland AED (defibrillator) was utilised until emergency service colleagues from the Scottish Ambulance Service arrived,  

The man continues to receive treatment at hospital.  

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “All police officers are trained in emergency first aid using a defibrillator.  

“Front line officers regularly utilise first aid skills to help care for the public.”