On 4th December 2024, chaos erupted on Privett Road, Gosport, when 87-year-old James Masson suffered a heart attack while driving. His car crashed, leaving him with life-threatening injuries.
Police arrived on the scene within seconds and immediately began emergency CPR. An armed response unit also arrived equipped with a defibrillator. All five officers involved – PC 28411 Williams, PC 29988 Cole, PC 29126 Bark, PC 27956 Jones, and PS 20587 Wrenn – worked together to keep James alive until paramedics from South Central Ambulance Service took over.
Nearly a year later, thanks to the heroic efforts of the officers and emergency responders, James has made a full recovery. Recently, three of the officers met with James and his family for coffee and cake to celebrate his inspiring journey back to health.
A spokesperson said, “It was an absolute honour to meet James and hear about his incredible life. We are grateful to have witnessed his inspiring journey back to health.”
Originally published by UKNIP.
