Man, 26, dies after Great Bristol run

More 15,000 people took part in the event on Sunday

Organisers of the Great Bristol Run have confirmed a 26-year-old runner died after the event on Sunday.

The Great Run Company said in a statement that it was "with great sadness" it could confirm the man died after collapsing.

The statement said the man was treated by medics and later died in hospital.

"Everyone involved in the organisation of the Great Bristol Run would like to express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the participant," it added.

The man's cause of death has yet to be determined.

"We take the health and safety of all participants very seriously and we work hard to ensure our events are delivered safely," the Great Run Company statement continued.

"All event plans are rigorously assessed and signed off by the Bristol Safety Advisory Group for Events."

The event on Sunday, which started and finished in the city centre, featured a half marathon and a 10km run (6.2 miles), along with a race specifically for runners who are visually impaired, a wheelchair event and a one-mile family race.

Organisers estimated more than 15,000 people participated, making it the "biggest ever".

Both the half marathon and 10k events started at the same point, with half marathon runners heading out and back on the A4 Portway, whereas 10k runners looped back into the city via Cumberland Road.