Officers revive 'blue and lifeless' woman found on steps of Yorkshire cathedral
Police officers in Sheffield have been recognised after reviving two women who had taken spice - including one who was found ‘blue and lifeless’ on the steps of the ctity’s cathedral.
Sheffield City Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team officers Sergeant Simon Pickering and PC Madison Walker were on patrol when they were alerted to the woman on the steps of the cathedral, and were concerned she had taken a drug overdose.
They called an ambulance before commencing CPR and administering two doses of Naxolone, a nasal spray which works quickly to counteract the effects of opioid overdoses.
When the ambulance arrived, the woman’s breathing began to improve and she was taken to hospital for treatment.
Less than 30 minutes later, other officers were alerted to reports of a woman who was in respiratory arrest in High Street. She had collapsed after reportedly also taking Spice.
The officers also attended and gave her Naxolone, after which her condition improved and she was also taken to hospital for treatment.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Oughton, who is our force lead for drugs, said: "Once again, Naloxone has proved to be an effective life-saving tool, saving two women from potentially fatal cardiac arrests.
"In these situations, every second matters, and administering Naloxone buys crucially valuable time for further medical intervention.
"It's no understatement to say it could be the difference between life and death and it's great our officers are able to carry it and help prevent needless drug deaths in South Yorkshire."