VIDEO: Emergency services in England struggle in aftermath of Storm Desmond

Emergency services in the north of England are becoming increasingly stretched as the army has been drafted in to help cope with floods in the aftermath of Storm Desmond.

Fears are growing over the safety of an elderly man who police believe fell into a swollen river in Cumbria, and the weather has already claimed the life of a 90-year-old man in London.

Strong winds and heavy rain tore through Britain and a major incident was declared in Cumbria, the worst affected county.