Two Police Constables who attempted to save the life of a man experiencing a mental health crisis have been commended by the Chief Constable.
Police Constables Josh Robley and Sean Madine attended an address in Whitehaven in March 2026 following a report that a man was considering suicide.
The officers arrived at the address just as family members were entering a garage, where they located the man.
Despite the man not breathing and having no pulse, the officers began CPR.
They provided rescue breaths and a pulse returned prior to the arrival of paramedics who were able to stabilise the patient at the scene.
The man was taken to hospital in a critical condition but sadly died several days later.
The officers were nominated for a commendation by Inspector Jonny Ingham.
Inspector Ingham said: "The efforts of the two police constables gave a man with no heartbeat the chance of being saved.
"As a paramedic at the scene said, the man would have stood no chance if it hadn't been for the efforts of the officers.
"These officers are a testament to the ability of police officers to make a significant and positive difference when first at the scene of a medical emergency, which is why their actions are worthy of commendation."