One of Spain’s most famous matadors is under investigation after he posted a picture of himself fighting a bull while holding his five-month-old daughter.

Francisco Rivera Ordóñez posted the picture of himself practising cape work with Carmen in his arms on the social media site Instagram.

The Child Protection Agency in Andalucia, where the bullfighter lives, is investigating whether Mr Rivera contravened any laws protecting minors.

A spokesman for the agency said: “We absolutely reject this and will gather information with a view to possibly taking action.”

Under the photograph, the bullfighter wrote: “Carmen’s debut.”

“This is the fifth generation of bullfighters in our family. My grandfather used to bullfight with me and my father like this. My father also used to bullfight like this