A city man known for achieving incredible feats in his robotic suit has spoken of his devastation when it stopped working during the London Marathon.

Simon Kindleysides was hoping to add a third world record to his name this weekend, having already completed the marathon in 2018 in his suit.

The city dad is paralysed from the waist down due to a brain tumour.

Norwich Evening News: Simon walked for 36 hours and was so close to finishingSimon walked for 36 hours and was so close to finishing (Image: Simon Kindleysides)

The Blofield man set off on the trek a day early this year in a bid to finish at the same time as the other runners.

However technical issues stopped Simon in his tracks just four miles from the finish line

Norwich Evening News: It rained through the night - but Simon covered up as best he could and carried onIt rained through the night - but Simon covered up as best he could and carried on (Image: Simon Kindleysides)

The 38-year-old said: “I am deflated. I really wanted to get to cross the finish line with the crowds.”

Simon walked for 36 hours through the night and through the rain.

He said: “I only took six batteries - I thought it would be enough as I get around five miles from each but the cold and the way we stored them seemed to drain them.

“If I just had two more batteries I would have gotten to the end.”

Norwich Evening News: Simon is feeling deflated but looking forward to his next challengeSimon is feeling deflated but looking forward to his next challenge (Image: Simon Kindleysides)