A father from Swindon has beaten the star of TV series Game of Thrones known as 'The Mountain' to become Europe's Strongest Man.

Laurence Shahlaei, 32, is the first Englishman to win the title in 27 years.

The 6ft 2in, 22-stone champion beat two-time winner Hafthor Bjornsson in the contest in Leeds.

Icelandic actor Mr Bjornsson, who stands at 6ft 9in, stars in cult TV programme Game of Thrones as warrior The Mountain.