A 40-year-old man has died after collapsing during the Great Manchester Run.

The man is understood to have received medical treatment after falling ill during the half-marathon event through the city on Sunday.

The runner - who later died in hospital - was one of around 30,000 people taking part in the race.

The Great Run Company sent their "heartfelt condolences to the man's family and friends".

No further details on the man have been released at this stage.