Police and ambulance services have teamed up in a bid to install defibrillators in police stations.

The scheme will see 27 of the life-saving machines added to police cars and stations in the borough.

Chris Hartley-Sharpe, head of first responders at London Ambulance Service said “We’re committed to providing the best possible care for all of our patients and are always looking for new ways to improve patient outcomes.

“This initiative is a fantastic opportunity for the emergency services to work together and share resources, saving more lives across Enfield. Police officers will be alerted to a potential cardiac arrest alongside our ambulance crews, which means that if they are in a closer proximity, they can respond first.

“We know that around 32 per cent of people survive a cardiac arrest in a public place but, where there is a defibrillator and someone trained to use it, the chance of survival can increase to 80 per cent. The more people available to respond to these types of incidents, the better.”

Last year, the ambulance service launched a campaign which saw over 1,000 accredited defibrillators added to shops, gyms and businesses across London.

Chief Superintendant Jane Johnson from Metropolitan Police Service said: “We are dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the people of Enfield. We’re delighted to be able to work alongside London Ambulance Service as part of this initiative.

“In Enfield, we have 235 police officers who are now able to respond to these critical calls, potentially saving even more lives.”

During the pilot, which will run between December 2015 and May 2016, it’s thought that police officers will be able to respond to 12-13 potential cardiac arrests every week