A British businessman has been kidnapped from his home in Ecuador as the criminals impersonated police officers, local media has said.

Colin Armstrong - the founder of an agricultural products supply companies in Ecuador - was reportedly taken alongside his partner by around 15 men.

It has been reported that the gang disguised as police officers and forced their way into a ranch he owns in the province of Los Rios on Saturday morning.

The UK's Foreign and Development Office has said it is in contact with Ecuadorian authorities following the disappearance of a British man, but did not confirm his identity or the location of the potential crime.

Police in Ecuador say "operational and research tasks" are being carried out following "the alleged criminal act against a businessman that occurred this morning."

A video claiming to show the aftermath of the kidnapping in Armstrong's home has been shared on social media.

The footage shows a broken doorframe and dried blood on a bed in the property.