POLICE officers in Christchurch were on hand to assist a 94-year-old man who had suffered a head injury after a fall.
The neighbourhood policing team attended an address where the elderly residents had fallen off the kerb and was laying face down in the road.
A spokesperson for Christchurch Police said: ""An ambulance had been called but took over an hour and a half to arrive. The male was 94 years old and had a head injury.
"Officers were in the area and attended to give first aid and have a defib ready just in case. Great to hear that the male is doing well and on the mend.
"It's so important to learn first aid and keep first aid supplies up to date. This is especially true with the high demand the Ambulance Service are facing at the moment. You never know when you might need it!"
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