A sixth person in the United Kingdom who tested positive for a Brazilian coronavirus "variant of concern" has been found.

The coronavirus variant, first seen in the city of Manaus, is thought to spread more quicker than the original virus and to be more capable of evading existing vaccines.

In total, six cases of the P1 coronavirus variant have been confirmed - three in England and three in Scotland.

All five of the previously identified cases are linked to travel from Brazil to the UK.

During Friday's Downing Street briefing, Matt Hancock confirmed the final person had been identified.

He also said the individual had stayed at home and more testing will be carried out near where they live in Croydon, south London, as a precaution.

Two of the six cases were found in South Gloucestershire, with surge testing employed in the area to try and see if there are more people who have the virus.

(With input from agencies)