South of England, Channel Islands and French coast bear brunt of Storm Ciarán

A person sweeping up debris from crashing waves at Clarence Esplanade, Southsea in Portsmouth as Storm Ciaran brings high winds and heavy rain along the south coast of England. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Strong winds and rain from Storm Ciarán are battering the south of England and the Channel Islands.

In Jersey, people have been forced to take refuge in a hotel after winds in excess of 100mph from the storm damaged property.