Article Z1VM Storm Frank: Tadcaster evacuated as bridge partially collapses - as it happened

Storm Frank: Tadcaster evacuated as bridge partially collapses - as it happened

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Mark Tran Damien Gayle and Ben Quinn
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  • David Cameron defends flood funding levels
  • Environment Agency calls for 'complete rethink' on flood defence

8.18pm GMT

Looters targeted several flooded homes in York, according to police, who have been giving details of the thefts.

A number of houses were targeted into in a city street while they were submerged in dirty water, according to North Yorkshire police.

It came as a huge clear-up got under way in York as falling river levels and repairs to industrial water pumps saw many flooded streets drained of filthy water.

Acting Superintendent Mark Grange said: "It is extremely disappointing to see victims of the floods being targeted in this way.

Urge anyone with any information to contact the police, despicable criminal acts when communities are so vulnerable. https://t.co/LHUDrNSc71

8.15pm GMT

As they return to their flood-damaged homes, residents of York have been expressing anger and frustration about government decisions and the lack of adequate warning after years of false alarms.

Here is some video capturing their views.

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