Hail storms, lightning and torrential rain cause flooding across northern England

There were 48 flood alerts across the Midlands, North East and North West, while seven more severe flood warnings were in place near Midlands waterways. It came as a pensioner was swept to his death by flood water after heavy storms and downpours sparked flash floods across central and northern England. Above, a lorry drives through floodwater after torrential downpours caused flash floods in Jarrow