Marathon runner's family 'overwhelmed' by donations
The family of a man who died after running the London Marathon said they are "overwhelmed" by the donations that have been made in his honour.
The family of a man who died after running the London Marathon said they are "overwhelmed" by the donations that have been made in his honour.
A 42-year-old man has died after collapsing at the finish of the London Marathon, organisers have confirmed.
The man, who has not yet been identified, received medical attention immediately after the race but was later pronounced dead at hospital.
It is the first death in the event since 2012 when 30-year-old Claire Squires died after suffering from cardiac failure.
An estimated 36,000 people took part in the 34th London Marathon yesterday.
The unlicensed events unfolded on Saturday night at Clapham Common and Tooting Bec Common.
A 37 year old man who was taken to hospital after getting into difficulty in a stretch of water near Maidenhead has died.
Jonty Bravery, who is mentally ill, has been jailed for 15 years after throwing a six year old boy from the Tate modern balcony.