A Norwich opticians has raised funds to install a community-accessible defibrillator.

Specsavers Norwich, based on White Lion Street, collected more than £850 by donating £1 for each review left on their internal reviewing platform, MAZE, with an additional £60 raised via an in-house bake sale.

Rebecca Williams, the practice manager, said: "This is something we want to give back to the community, which is why most of our fundraising is coming from us through this bake sale and through the reviews. 

"We are really appreciative of the customers who heard about this and donated money to help us reach our target."

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A trained Specsavers team member will be available to assist with the defibrillator during store opening hours.

Located outside Specsavers' doors, it will include a user guide.

Company director, Suraj Shah, said: "We chose a defibrillator as it is a permanent contribution to Norwich.  

"We care for the eyes and ears of the community, but this way we are also providing emergency services too.