An asylum seeker on board the Bibby Stockholm barge docked in Dorset has died.

The PA News agency is reporting that someone on board the barge has died.

A spokesperson from the Home Office said: "We are aware of reporting of an incident involving an asylum seeker on the Bibby Stockholm.

"It would be inappropriate to comment further at this time."

The Bibby Stockholm barge

Chief executive of campaign group Best for Britain Naomi Smith said: "This is incredibly sad and worrying. I hope the authorities will be doing all they can to ensure there are no other fatalities on board this vile vessel."

The vessel was evacuated in August after deadly legionella bacteria was found onboard.

However, in October the Home Office began moving people back onto the 500-capacity vessel.