BBC boxing commentator Harry Carpenter dies at 84

BBC boxing commentator Harry Carpenter has died, a spokesman for his family said today.

The 84-year-old former TV sports presenter died at King's College Hospital, London, on Saturday.

His lawyer David Wills said: "He had been unwell since last summer when he had a minor heart attack.

"The funeral has not been arranged but will be a family funeral, to be followed by a memorial service in London."

Mr Carpenter leaves a widow and one son.