People had their hearts tested for free as part of a special event held in memory of a former student.

More than 100 people aged from 14 to 35 took up the offer to have their hearts screened by charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) on Saturday at the Campion School in Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch, in memory of James Patrick Patterson, who died in 2005.

James's father, Peter said: "The day was fantastic and if we only managed to save the life of one person then I would feel really satisfied." 

James, from Billericay, died aged 28 from an undiagnosed heart condition. 

His father has raised more than £27,000 for CRY through a fund in James' name.