Storm Desmond: body found in river in Kendal

Police had been searching the river Kent in Cumbrian town following reports on Sunday that an elderly man had fallen into the water

A body has been found in the river Kent in Kendal following reports that an elderly man had fallen into the water, as Storm Desmond caused widespread serious flooding across the north-west of England.

Police launched a search following a call at 10am on Sunday. Officers, along with an underwater search team, are now working to recover the body.