Reformed burglar saves OAP's life after noticing signs of her having a stroke

Jeff Rochford, who has 80 convictions, is being hailed as a hero He called 999 after noticing OAP's face had dropped slightly on one side Is studying to become a mentor to help others turn their lives around

By Daily Mail Reporter

Published: 17:04 EST, 16 July 2014 | Updated: 18:13 EST, 16 July 2014

A reformed burglar has been hailed a hero after saving the life of an elderly woman while on his window cleaning round.

Jeff Rochford, who has 80 convictions on a criminal record that began at the age of eight, spotted June Hoyle, 78, through the window of her Stockton-on-Tees home as he set to work on her house.

Seeing she looked unwell and that her face had dropped slightly on one side, the father-of-three realised she was showing symptoms of a stroke and dialled 999 on his mobile phone.

Reformed burglar Jeff Rochford is being hailed a hero after he called emergency services after noticing June Hoyle was suffering from a stroke

His quick-thinking may have saved Mrs Hoyle's life as doctors later confirmed she had been having a stroke.

Mr Rochford said of the incident on Monday: 'I'm really glad that she's doing well in hospital and getting the care she needs.

See more here:
Reformed burglar saves OAP's life after noticing signs of her having a stroke