PRIMARY school pupils held a fundraising event to raise money for a life saving defibrillator.

Thackley Primary School hosted Save a Heart Day on Valentine's Day to raise money for the piece of kit to be kept outside the school grounds and available to the public 24 hours a day.

The day involved a series of fundraising activities which included all the children coming to school wearing red or pink, a Valentine’s bun sale and a raffle for a teddy bear and Valentine’s hamper.

The school has also received donations from the local community and businesses.

Kate Bainbridge, a KS2 teacher at the school and leading on the fundraising, said: “Sudden cardiac arrest is the UK’s biggest killer, killing 100,000 every year, and 15 young people every week.

"Having a defibrillator at the school for us and the local community increases a person’s chances of survival to between 70 and 90 per cent.”

Councillor Imran Khan, Bradford Council’s Executive Member for Education, Employment and Skills, said: “Congratulations to the staff, pupils and parents at Thackley Primary School on raising funds to go towards this life-saving equipment. We hope they reach their goal to fund the defibrillator.

"Hopefully this will not need to be used but it is reassuring for the school and the community that the defibrillator is available if required."