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Coalville shopping centre closed after wind damage | Coalville shopping centre closed after wind damage |
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A shopping centre was closed after high winds caused damage in a Leicestershire town. | A shopping centre was closed after high winds caused damage in a Leicestershire town. |
Part of the roof of Store Twenty One at Belvoir Shopping Centre in Coalville was ripped off and several other businesses were damaged, police said. | Part of the roof of Store Twenty One at Belvoir Shopping Centre in Coalville was ripped off and several other businesses were damaged, police said. |
Coalville resident Theresa Bowron said part of her roof was blown off and other nearby houses were damaged. | Coalville resident Theresa Bowron said part of her roof was blown off and other nearby houses were damaged. |
A Met Office spokesman said: "The set-up was conducive to tornadic activity and we have had some reliable reports." | |
However, BBC weather presenter Charlie Salter said it was difficult to confirm the area had been hit by a tornado as there was not any proof of funnel clouds touching down and causing damage. | |
A police spokesman said there were reports of damage to chimneys, fences and properties on Gutteridge Street and Owen Street. | |
A spokesman for North West Leicestershire District Council said any tenants who suffered damage to their properties could contact the council for assistance. | A spokesman for North West Leicestershire District Council said any tenants who suffered damage to their properties could contact the council for assistance. |
The shopping centre reopened at noon after council workers cleared away debris, with only Store Twenty One remaining closed, the spokesman added. | The shopping centre reopened at noon after council workers cleared away debris, with only Store Twenty One remaining closed, the spokesman added. |
Council leader Richard Blunt said: "We are extremely grateful that no-one was hurt and are working with the police and other organisations to clean up the damage caused." | Council leader Richard Blunt said: "We are extremely grateful that no-one was hurt and are working with the police and other organisations to clean up the damage caused." |