A MAN has died after getting into difficulties while swimming in Windermere.

The 32-year-old was pulled from the lake at Jenkins Head near Ambleside yesterday.

The man, who was visiting the area with his family, was given medical treatment at the scene and flown by air ambulance to the Cumberland Royal Infirmary in Carlisle.

He died a short time later.

Cumbria Police say there are no suspicious circumstances but would still like to speak to anyone who witnessed the tragic incident.

Anyone with information should call Pc Christine Nelson at Windermere Police Station on 101.