Southsea storm damage: Esplanade Road closed

A clear up is under way in Southsea after strong winds hit the Esplanade overnight.

Portsmouth City Council has put temporary road-gate closures in place along the seafront.

A small section behind the Pyramids Centre, has also been closed off due to flooding.

Leader of Portsmouth Council, Donna Jones, tweeted pictures of the storm damage:

The council have released a statement saying the full extent of the damage is being assessed: