The storm brought record-breaking winds as it battered Ireland, Scotland and northern England on Friday. Hundreds of thousands of electricity customers were in the dark.

Falling trees and flying debris were blamed for knocking out power lines after fierce winds of up to 114mph battered the British Isles, with many families forced to move to warm h

Wind speeds topped 100mph as buildings were damaged, trees felled, roads closed, drivers injured and schools and supermarkets closed.