The Premier League has funded a new life-saving defibrillator that is now ready to use at Bishop's Castle Community College.

Bishop's Castle Town Football Club received a grant from the Premier League's Defibrillator Fund aimed at helping to save the life of someone experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest.

The football team's coach Jack Perry said: “With the ever growing number of boys and girls teams we have this piece of kit will provide reassurance to all once all our coaches are trained on using the device.”

The new defibrillator - which is ready to use from the the college's PE department - will be registered with emergency services so any member of the public can use them to help someone experiencing a cardiac arrest.

At least 12 young people, between ages 12 to 35 years, die of undiagnosed cardiac conditions in the UK every week. More than 30,000 people of all ages suffer a cardiac arrest outside of hospital every year and less than one in ten survive.

Former professional footballer Fabrice Muamba suffered a sudden cardiac arrest on the pitch in 2012.

Muamba said:“I am a big supporter of the Premier League’s new initiative to fund defibrillators for thousands of grassroots football clubs. I know from personal experience the importance of having access to this type of medical equipment and how vital it is for someone’s survival after suffering from sudden cardiac arrest.

“Educating people how to use defibrillators is crucial. I really hope the clubs and facilities will encourage as many coaches, players and staff to undertake the training provided and help create safe places to play the game we all love.”

The Premier League, Football Association and Sport England will work together to ensure that facility developments funded by the Football Foundation incorporate this equipment in the future.

The FA also offers an online medical course about sudden cardiac arrest.