VITAL lifesaving equipment has been installed in a town in memory of a much respected and well-liked team member who died of a heart attack.

David Jones, of Kinmel Bay, worked at B&W Builders & Decorators Ltd. In February he collapsed at the offices, based in Kinmel Bay, and suffered what was a fatal heart attack.

Following Mr Jones's death, B&W rallied together and decided to provide a defibrillator for the community, which would be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

An automated external defibrillator (AED), cabinet and plaque has now been installed.

It is located to the left of the main entrance of the Kinmel Bay Community Resource Centre, The Square, Kinmel Bay, and is registered with the emergency services and is linked to the Prestatyn and Rhyl Community First Responder Team.

Mr Jones's sister Carolyn Jones, who attended the handover along with other family members, said: "A few tears were shed when we saw this wonderful gesture which has been funded by B & W Builders in honour of my greatly respected brother David.

"I would like to say thank you so much for this gift in his name which will help keep the community he lived in safer."

At the time of Mr Jones's death, the nearest defibrillator station was Asda, which is subject to opening hours.

A defibrillator, sometimes known as an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a small electronic device designed to allow minimally trained people to provide lifesaving defibrillation - electric shock to the heart - to victims of sudden cardiac arrest.

Mr Jones's wife Kerensa attended the handover of the defibrillator. Mr Jones's colleagues from B&W were represented by Mike Brown, Colin Dilkes, Mark Hughes and William Wenger.

Along with his sister, brother-in-law Simon Jones and his sister-in-law Louise Jones, attended as well as members of the first responders as well as team manager, Leigh Clayton. Town and county councillor also showed their support.