A migrant from Senegal who travelled to Europe by boat has won a stake of some €400,000 (£294,000; $436,000) in Spain's Christmas lottery.

The man, named Ngagne, travelled from Morocco to Spain in 2007.

Ticket-holders in his coastal town of Roquetas de Mar won first prize, and a share of €640m , in the "El Gordo" lottery.

Ngagne told one Spanish newspaper that he and his wife often did not have even €5 to last the day.

The winning number - 79140 - appeared on 1,600 tickets in Roquetas de Mar.

El Gordo is the world's biggest Christmas lottery, and the live televised draw grips the nation.