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Cardiac Arrest Survivor Thanks Lifesaver at Cricket Match
14 Aug
Summary
- A cricket fan returned to Trent Bridge a year after collapsing.
- He was saved by a first aider and paramedics at the ground.
- His visit marked a 157-mile fundraising walk for heart health.
David Tomlinson, a 61-year-old from Nottingham, recently revisited Trent Bridge cricket ground, the scene of a life-threatening cardiac arrest he suffered. On August 10, 2025, Tomlinson collapsed while waiting to watch a match between the Trent Rockets and the Northern Superchargers.
His life was saved by the swift intervention of first aider Hayley Spencer, who commenced CPR. Paramedics subsequently arrived and used a defibrillator to restart his heart. Tomlinson's return, precisely one year later, was part of a significant 157-mile fundraising walk for the British Heart Foundation.
This poignant visit allowed Tomlinson to express his gratitude directly to Spencer and acknowledge the critical role played by the first responders and the venue's facilities in his survival. The event highlights the importance of readily available emergency medical support at public venues.
