Man Arrested for Driving Tractor Through Flooded Worcestershire Town

The incident during Storm Bert caused significant damage to shops and homes, prompting outrage and an ongoing police investigation.

A 57-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and dangerous driving after driving a tractor through floodwaters in Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire.
The tractor's wake caused waves that smashed windows of businesses and homes already impacted by flooding from a collapsed wall at Kyre Brook.
Videos of the incident circulated widely on social media, drawing public anger over the additional damage caused to the flood-hit town.
Local business owners, including a pottery shop owner, described the damage as devastating, particularly during the critical pre-Christmas shopping period.
West Mercia Police have released the man on bail while continuing their investigation and assisting the community with recovery efforts.