Her tragic 999 call

POLICE: Police, what’s your emergency?

MAUREEN WHALE: I’ve just been burgled P: You’ve just been burgled?

MW: Yes, two young men just went into the house and walked off with my handbag.

P: OK, just hold on please. Hold on, I’ll get someone out there. How long ago did this happen?

MW: Just now. P: OK.

MW: Two minutes ago. P: OK, all right. Are you OK? How old are you? How old are you, please?

MW: I’m 77 [heavy breathing] P: Are you on your own?

MW: Yes, yes. P: Are you OK?

MW: Sorry. P: Are you OK?

MW: I’m shaking, I’m sorry. P: Do you need an ambulance or anything? Are you finding it hard to breathe?

MW: Yes, yes. P: OK, I’m going to call an ambulance. [Heavy breathing] Died of shock: Maureen Whale, 77

P: Have you got any chest pains? [Heavy breathing] P: What’s your first name, please?

MW: Maureen. I can’t talk, I’m sorry. P: OK, I’ve called an ambulance for you. Hold on. [Heavy breathing]

P: Just hold on, please. Hello. Hello. Hello. Maureen? Hello. Maureen? Hello. Oh dear. Maureen, hang on in there, please. Maureen, can you hear me? If you can, tap the handset, make a noise or cough. Maureen, it says on my screen that the police have arrived. We’re going to be with you soon. Hello Maureen. The police should be there, we’re just around the corner. Oh, Maureen, please answer me, please. [Knocking on door]

BACKGROUND: Hello love, are you OK?