A British man has died taking part in the Malta marathon.

The man, who has yet to be named, collapsed less than a mile from the finish line, according to local media reports.

The Briton, believed to be 55 years old, was accompanied by his wife during the marathon, Maltese media claimed. A doctor was said to have given him the all-clear to participate in the race after he had complained of chest pain two weeks ago.

A Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokesman said: "Our thoughts are with the family of a British man who died in Malta on February 28.

"We stand ready to assist them at this difficult time."