A BRITISH man has reportedly drowned while on his honeymoon in Spain.

A BRITISH man has reportedly drowned while on his honeymoon in Spain.

Russell Hawkes, 39, of Basildon, died on the beach in Fuengirola, on the Costa Del Sol yesterday.

According to the Malaga-based Sur newspaper, Mr Hawkes' new wife looked on as paramedics failed in their attempts to resuscitate him on the beach.

A spokesman for the foreign office confirmed the death and said his next of kin have been informed.