Police have closed access to Rickerby Park.

Storm Ciara has battered the county with many roads underwater.

Rickerby Park has been closed off by police as a result of the water levels.

A spokesman for the Environment Agency said: "River levels have risen at the Linstock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Affected areas will be low lying roads, car parks, public spaces and recreational facilities at Rickerby Park, Swifts and Stoneyholme Golf Courses.

"We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.

"Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses