Quick-thinking police officers save man’s life in taxi emergency
- Perry Richardson
- Mar 8
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 9
Police officers in Nottinghamshire have been commended for their swift response after a man fell seriously ill in the back of a taxi.
The emergency unfolded in Bonner Lane, Calverton, at 8.30pm on Wednesday 5 March. Officers arrived to find a man in his 50s slumped and unresponsive in the rear seat. When he stopped breathing, they immediately began administering CPR while awaiting paramedics.
Believing the man had suffered a drug overdose, officers deployed Naloxone, a nasal spray designed to temporarily counteract the effects of opioid drugs. The man was then taken to hospital for further treatment.
Nottinghamshire Police introduced 400 Naloxone kits in November 2024, training frontline officers in their use. The drug was first successfully administered just days after its rollout and has now played a role in another life-saving intervention.
Naloxone works by temporarily reversing the effects of opioids, helping to restore breathing and stabilise the central nervous system. The treatment can be crucial in medical emergencies, giving casualties vital time before paramedics arrive.
Sukesh Verma, Assistant Chief Constable, said: “Without the timely intervention and quick thinking of these officers, this man may have passed away.
“The officers in this case remained calm and professional during a very difficult incident and used their experience and training to ensure patient got the immediate help he needed.
“All involved officers should be extremely proud of their actions and will all be recognised appropriately.”
