90mph gusts cause 'severe damage' to Holyhead marina

90mph gusts damaged, sunk or forced aground 80 small craft. Credit: Ian Lang/ITV Cymru Wales

Coastguards are urging people to avoid Holyhead marina in Anglesey after 90mph gusts damaged, sunk or forced aground 80 small craft.

The marina pontoons have suffered severe damage and experts are checking for any pollution.

All the yachts in the marina that were involved in winter racing have been reported sunk. Even the town’s main lifeboat has been moved from her berth due to the extreme weather