An off-duty firefighter from East Grinstead has helped to save a footballer’s life.

25 year-old Michael Gaunt, who plays for Forest Row, performed life-saving CPR on an opponent from Stone FC during a local league football game in Crawley.

The player from Stone FC collapsed from a cardiac arrest on the pitch.

Gaunt continued CPR for 25 minutes until the paramedics arrived.

He is now set to receive a special commendation from West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service in recognition of his actions.