Paramedic jailed for lying about patient

A paramedic was jailed for 12 months today after being found guilty of telling a series of lies when he failed to resuscitate a 30-stone man.

Jurors heard that Karl Harris, 45, told his less experienced colleague there was "no point" in attempting to resuscitate Barry Baker after the pair were sent to his home in Brighton.

Mr Baker, 59, phoned 999 after experiencing breathing difficulties in the early hours of 28 November 2008 and died after suffering a cardiopulmonary arrest.

In a call to police, Harris falsely claimed that Mr Baker was already collapsed when they arrived.

Jurors at Lewes crown court took just over four hours to find him guilty of perverting the course of justice.

Sentencing Harris immediately today, Judge Guy Anthony said he had demonstrated a "gross breach of trust".