Marathon Des Sables

The criminal barrister set off from Gatwick Airport destined for the iconic Marathon des Sables - a testing 156 mile foot race in the Sahara desert.

Sergeant Major Mick Hill will be taking part in Marathon des Sable where he will be running seven marathons in six days.

Afghanistan veteran Duncan Slater has become the first double amputee to complete the "toughest race on Earth" across the Sahara desert.