Newly installed life-saving defibrillator stolen in Fife town

A new lifesaving defibrillator has been stolen in a Fife town,
Allan Crow
By Allan Crow
Published 1st May 2023, 12:13 BST
Updated 1st May 2023, 12:14 BST
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It was only recently installed at the Cadham Centre in Glenrothes - now police are appealing for information and its return.

The Automated External Defibrillator (AED) plays a vital role in saving lives. It can boost survival rates after a cardiac arrest by 70% if it is used within five minutes. A person’s chance of survival decreases by around 10% every minute without CPR and defibrillation.

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The defibrillator was only recently installed, and its theft has angered local people. Cadham Pharmacy Health Centre and Travel Clinic said on Facebook: “There are no words.”

The defibrillator was only recently installedThe defibrillator was only recently installed
The defibrillator was only recently installed

A police spokesman said: “Police in Glenrothes are appealing to the public for any information relating to the theft of a new Defibrillator, which was recently installed at the Cadham Centre in Glenrothes. Anyone with any information, please contact 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers 0800 555 111