Worcestershire police stations have been equipped with new lifesaving defibrillators.

Five additional devices have been secured by Worcestershire County Council's Public Health team, with support from bodies including West Mercia Police, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion and the charity Droitwich AED.

They can now be found in police stations in Kidderminster, Worcester, Malvern, Upton, and Evesham.

They join over 860 devices already installed countywide.

Cllr Simon Geraghty, leader of Worcestershire County Council, said: "This project came about because of a real incident in Britannia Square in Worcester where a resident potentially needed a defib and there was confusion around where they could find one.

"I am delighted that we have been able to step in and take action to make sure residents have access to this vital lifesaving equipment in locations where people go to get help.

"This has truly been a One-Worcestershire approach and I am grateful for the support from local charity Droitwich AED who have provided the equipment, and to West Mercia Police and John Campion, Police and Crime Commission for hosting and making this project happen."

John Campion, Police and Crime Commissioner, said: "Police stations are at the heart of local communities, so I am proud to have played my role in supporting five live-saving and accessible defibrillators through the Safer Worcestershire project."

The defibrillators are fully automated and do not require any training to use.

The device talks a user through the process when activated, and can provide an electric shock to the heart to restart a beat.

Community spaces including shopping centres, pubs, schools, and residential areas also host defibrillators.

To find your closest one, use the provided defib finder map here.

The county council also provides funding to aid the acquisition of a defibrillator, should your community not have one.