Defibrillator stolen from Hampshire hospital as police continue investigation into theft of life-saving device

By Freddie Webb
Published 18th Mar 2023, 13:28 BST
Updated 19th Mar 2023, 15:59 BST
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A life-saving medical device has been stolen from a hospital.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary reported that a defibrillator was taken from Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, on February 25. The force previously released a CCTV image of a man in connection with the theft.

A police spokeswoman said the man has been identified but ‘no arrests have been made at this time.’

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Police are continuing their investigation after a defibrillator was stolen from a Hampshire hospital. Picture: Habibur RahmanPolice are continuing their investigation after a defibrillator was stolen from a Hampshire hospital. Picture: Habibur Rahman
Police are continuing their investigation after a defibrillator was stolen from a Hampshire hospital. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Anyone with any information is advised to call 101, quoting the crime reference number 44230079656.

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