Representatives of Leicestershire Hockey Association (LHA) gave the potentially life-saving device to St Margaret's Pasture Sports Centre, near Abbey Park, in Leicester.

The LHA worked with the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust to provide the defibrillator, which can be used to help restart the heart of anyone who suffers a cardiac arrest.

The trust was set up in the name of Joe, 14, who collapsed and died while out running near his Rothley home in 2012.

Joe's dad, Steve, who is the trust's chairman, said:

"This is another important step to ensure safer sport for all in the community.

"Now we know fit and healthy young people can be susceptible to subtle heart conditions, all sports venues should be prepared for the worst-case scenario.

"We do hope the wider sports family across Leicestershire will follow LHA's fine example, as every second counts should someone collapse with a cardiac arrest."