NEW life-saving kit has been unveiled at a Maldon pub after an incident with a regular patron.

Regulars of The Carpenters Arms in Gate Street set up several events in an effort to raise money for the purchase of a defibrillator unit.

They hoped the unit could be placed on the wall of the pub for anyone who needs it, after an incident with a regular patron.

The pub worked together with Maldon Masonic Hall, Gray and Sons Brewery and Maldon Court Preparatory School to ensure the fundraiser was successful and the life-saving kit was bought.

The Masonic Chapter ensured the target of £1,500 was achieved to buy the equipment and Gray and Sons contributed by paying for the installation.

Maldon Court Preparatory School, which is near the pub, was "delighted" to support the initiative as the custodian of the unit and have registered it on the national data base.

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The district council chairman Mark Heard was invited along to see the installation of the new defibrillator and highlighted the great effort made by this big four.

He said: "The installation of this device is a real life-saver and can revive someone from a sudden cardiac arrest.

"Thanks must go to not only the many pub regulars who donated, which is a magnificent effort, but to the many larger individual donations made."

Regular checks on the defibrillator will be carried out on a weekly basis to ensure it is always operational.

Maldon Court has set up a rota for staff to check on the unit alongside two regulars of the pub who live in the area.

Mr Heard added: "This device benefits anyone unfortunate enough to suffer a sudden cardiac arrest as it is well-known that these are more prevalent in those of us aged between 55 and 65.

"So customers at the Carpenters and many grandparents picking up children from the school will be pleased that the initiative has been successful, and I congratulate you all for working together and doing something great for the community."