A MAN's life has been saved due to the quick thinking of staff at Weston's Hutton Moor Leisure Centre.

The popular leisure and sports centre is situated on Hutton Moor Road.

Posting on Facebook, a spokesperson from the leisure centre said: "Outstanding work by staff at Hutton Moor Leisure Centre saw them save a man’s life after performing CPR.

"The member was playing walking football before he called for a first aider due to having breathing difficulties. The team at Hutton Moor performed emergency CPR and used the onsite defibrillator to revive the man before paramedics arrived.

"After being in an induced coma for three days, we were are absolutely delighted to receive the news that the member came out of the coma and is making his recovery!

"A special mention goes to duty manager Rich Green who played a vital role in saving the man’s life."