Distress caused after finding community defibrillator broken

A Bride resident has shared her distress this morning after finding her village's defibrillator out of action.

The local said they went to use the lifesaving device in the early hours of the morning, only to find it hadn't been maintained since August 21.

The woman said that although a local charity had originally installed it, no one appears to have taken responsibility for its upkeep.

Other community members say it's the responsibility of the site owner to maintain the vital equipment and make sure it's fully operational at all times.