Powerlifter takes on the world after cancer surgery

A former marine has competed in the bench press world championships just eight months after having major cancer surgery.

Ram Patten, from Frome, Somerset, became British bench press champion last March before being diagnosed with cancer in his intestines, requiring an operation in September.

He returned to the gym in January and competed for Team GB at the international competition in Norway on Monday.

Mr Patten said he already felt like he had won just by being at the championships.