British hopeful Emile Cairess ruled out of London Marathon by injury

Emile Cairess finished third in the London Marathon last year - (PA Wire)

British hopeful Emile Cairess has been ruled out of the London Marathon after suffering an ankle injury.

Cairess clocked the second-fastest time by a British athlete on his way to a third-placed finish at the event last year, and looked set to again lead home hopes.