Amputee Marine breaks Atlantic row record

A former Royal Marine who lost his leg in an accident has completed the fastest unsupported solo row across the Atlantic.

Lee Spencer finished the crossing from mainland Europe to South America in 60 days, breaking the able-bodied record for the route by 36 days.

Mr Spencer, 49, from Horrabridge, Devon, said he wanted to prove "no-one should be defined by disability".

He became the first disabled person to row from continent to continent.

Mr Spencer, who served in the armed forces for 24 years, plotted his epic journey to raise money for the Royal Marines Charity and the Endeavour Fund.

He arrived in Cayenne, French Guiana, at 04:06 GMT (01:06 local time) on Monday, having faced 40ft waves and a bout of gastroenteritis during the voyage, while sleeping for just two hours at a time.

The married father of two said he was "exhausted" and looking forward to having a beer and relaxing.