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A member of the Welsh Guards has been hailed a hero after saving a football fan’s life during a Premier League game.

Dean Morgan had been invited to attend Swansea City ’s clash with Liverpool on Monday night as a member of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards.

The soldier and his colleagues were Swansea Council’s guests of honour, marking 30 years since the regiment was granted freedom of the city.

Towards the end of the match, and in front of the corporate box where they were being wined and dined, a woman suffered a suspected cardiac arrest, spurring Regimental Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer Class 1, Dean Morgan to instinctively jump to her aide.

(Image: Sgt Jon Bevan MoD Crown Copyright)

The 38-year-old from Ravenhill in Swansea said: “Just before the final whistle I noticed a lady collapse in front of the executive boxes.

“It was clear it was some form of cardiac arrest. The Guardsmen lowered me down as there was no stair access.

“On arrival the lady was clearly not breathing or had no pulse so I started chest compressions.

“After approximately two minutes the lady started breathing again but she continued dipping in and out of breathing on her own so I started compressions again.

“The lady then began breathing on her own as St John Ambulance arrived with a defibrillator.

“I was just happy to help as we are all trained in basic life support.”

The regiment is currently preparing for deployment to Afghanistan under Operation Toral.

A spokesperson for St John Cymru-Wales said: “Our volunteer first aiders were first to respond when a 72-year-old woman suffered a cardiac arrest during the Swansea City versus Liverpool match last night.

“They used a defibrillator to shock the lady’s heart and she was then taken to Morriston Hospital by our paramedics who were on duty at the Liberty Stadium.

“We understand the lady is making a good recovery and we are proud of everyone who was involved in helping to save her life.

“This not only shows the importance of knowing first aid but also how having quick access to a defibrillator can make a difference in an emergency situation.”

Swansea City has recently pledged to roll out defibrillators to grassroots football after the death of a fan, Mitchell Joseph.

The 33-year-old collapsed and died last weekend while playing football for St Joseph’s AFC against Maltsters Sports.

It was later revealed he had undergone heart surgery last year.

As a result Swansea City have vowed to purchase defibrillators for use at the main playing fields in the Swansea League.

Friends of the late Swansea fan were also at Monday night’s match collecting money in his memory.

A spokesman for the Liberty Stadium operators, Swansea Stadium Management Company, said: “There was an incident towards the end of the game at the Liberty Stadium last night in which a female spectator had a suspected medical emergency.

“She was assisted by members of the Welsh Guards and St John Ambulance paramedics and taken to hospital where she is receiving treatment. Her family have asked that their privacy be respected at this time.”