Bexhill retail park forced to close due to Storm Angus

A retail park has been forced to close today (Sunday) because of public safety concerns after Storm Angus.

By The Newsroom

Published 20th Nov 2016, 09:51 BST

Updated 22nd Nov 2016, 12:06 BST

A retail park has been forced to close today after damage caused by Storm Angus SUS-161120-094233001

Ravenside retail park has been closed due to large metal roof sheeting coming loose in the strong winds, according to Hastings Police.

Police and East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are at the scene.

The Met Office has released an amber weather warning for the storm, which has seen powerful winds reaching speeds of up to 80mph today.

The warning is active until 11am, but the Met Office warns there will be likely disruption to transport and power supplies and some damage to buildings.