Two city cops saved the life of a man in his 70s who they found having a heart attack.

Response officers PC Denning and PC Sampson found the man collapsed on Earlham Road, outside Earlham Police Station, on Wednesday, March 15 and rushed to his aid.

Norwich Evening News:

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They were assisted by another passer-by in administering first aid, performing CPR and calling paramedics.

He was taken to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital but is expected to make a full recovery.

Norwich Evening News:

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A police spokeswoman said: "We wish him and his family well and would also thank the member of the public for their efforts."