Storm Arwen ripped through South Tyneside, leaving considerable damage in its wakeStorm Arwen ripped through South Tyneside, leaving considerable damage in its wake
Storm Arwen ripped through South Tyneside, leaving considerable damage in its wake

Storm Arwen in South Tyneside: 13 pictures of the aftermath left behind as storm rips through region

Record high winds have caused considerable damage across South Tyneside and the North East.

The extreme conditions forced schools to close, saw 163 fallen tree reports and left 58,000 people without power as Storm Arwen made its way through the North East, causing considerable damage.

Here are some pictures showing the aftermath of Storm Arwen in South Tyneside.