A British man has been stabbed to death in the Algarve, reportedly using a spear.

Portugal's Policia Judiciaria said the 58-year-old man, who died in the town of Alcoutim, was stabbed in the abdomen.

The 20-year-old suspect arrested in connection with the killing reportedly murdered him with a spear.

A police spokesman said: "The victim was 58 years old. He was killed with a stab blow to the abdominal area. A man suspected of the crime of murder was arrested."

A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are in contact with local authorities following the death of a British national in the Algarve and are ready to provide consular assistance."