Six British soldiers are being questioned by police after reports of a brawl in a Lanzarote bar.

The servicemen were arrested following clashes in the resort on Saturday.

A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said the six soldiers were due to appear in court in connection with the incident.

An MoD spokesman said: "All those who are found to fall short of the Army's high standards or who are found to have committed an offence under the Armed Forces Act 2006 are dealt with administratively - up to and including discharge - or through the discipline process, as appropriate."

A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We can confirm that British servicemen were arrested on Saturday following an incident in a bar in Lanzarote.

"Consular assistance is being provided."