Captain Sir Tom Moore joined by family in hospital as he is treated for Covid-19

Captain Sir Tom Moore's family are with him in hospital where he is being treated for Covid-19 and pneumonia, Bedford Hospital has said.

A statement, released with the agreement of his daughters Hannah Ingram-Moore and Lucy Teixeira, said: "Bedford Hospital continues to care for Captain Sir Tom Moore.

"At this time members of Captain Tom’s family are with him.

"We respectfully request that media give the family space and privacy and do not contact them directly so they can focus on their father, grandfather and father-in-law."

We are sure you’ll join us in sending much love & healing to Tom & his family at this difficult time. Stay strong Tom, you are a hero