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'I'm thankful - my chance of survival was just 2%'

A Leicester man whose heart stopped while he was playing football has called for more teenagers to be given CPR training in schools.

Sanjay Shah, from Hamilton, collapsed while playing football in August last year.

The 52-year-old was given first aid by teammate Silpesh Mistry in the minutes before paramedics arrived at the pitch in New Parks, Leicester. He said 26-year-old Mr Mistry's actions saved his life.

Ten months on, the team and the ambulance crew have been reunited, with Sanjay keen to ensure every child learns CPR and has the confidence to save a life. Helen McCarthy went along to meet them.

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