A lucky Watford lottery ticket-holder has won a major Set for Life prize.

National Lottery operator Allwyn has confirmed that it received a claim from a ticket bought in the area for the draw on September 12.

Matching the five main numbers in the Set for Life game wins players £10,000 each month for one year, which is what has been won (subject to validation).

National lottery winners’ advisor Andy Carter said: “We are absolutely delighted that this lucky ticket-holder has come forward and claimed their prize.

"What an incredible opportunity this life-changing win presents, just imagine the possibilities for them for the next 12 months and beyond.

“It’s now our job to support the ticket-holder through the process - we support each and every National Lottery winner in the same way - and we will do this as quickly as possible to ensure they can very soon begin to enjoy their life-changing win.”

The claim is set to go through the process of validation next, which checks the rules are adhered to, before the payout.

Whether the winner, which could be an individual or a syndicate, goes public with the win is up to them.

Set for Life also offers a top prize of £10,000 a month for 30 years, which is won by matching the 'Life Ball' as well as the main five numbers.