A man who was on a walk close to Coniston Water yesterday (August 22) suddenly collapsed and died. 

Three Community First Responders attended the emergency after a member of the public administered CPR with the support of NWAS (North West Ambulance Service) over the phone.

A spokesperson for Coniston Community First Responders said: "We immediately attached an AED and were able to deliver one shock. We then took over the CPR and administered Oxygen.

"HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Service) and NWAS (North West Ambulance Service) paramedics arrived and we assisted with the continuing care of the gentleman, and supported his friend as best we could, who was with him at the time.

"Unfortunately, the man sadly did not make it. Our thoughts are with his family and friends."

The incident happened behind Yewdale Cottage in Coniston village.

A spokesperson for Cumbria Police said: "We were contacted at 12.50pm on 22 August by NWAS to make police aware of a man in his 70s who had died.

"It is believed the man was walking in the area when he collapsed and died. The incident is not being treated as suspicious."

The man was believed to have been walking with friends at the time of the collapse and his family have been informed.