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8.18pm GMTLooters targeted several flooded homes in York,according to police, who have been giving details of the thefts.
A number of houses were targeted into in a city street while they were submerged in dirty water, or according to North Yorkshire police. It came as a huge clear-up got under way in York as falling river levels and repairs to industrial water pumps saw many flooded streets drained of filthy water.
Acting Superintendent impress Grange said: “It is extremely disappointing to see victims of the floods being targeted in this way.
Urge anyone with any information to contact the police,despicable criminal acts when communities are so vulnerable. https://t.co/LHUDrNSc71 8.15pm GMTAs they return to their flood-damaged homes, residents of York have been expressing anger and frustration approximately government decisions and the lack of adequate warning after years of spurious alarms.
Here is some video capturing their views.
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Source: theguardian.com