POLICE are investigating claims a tractor which drove through floodwater may have damaged homes and businesses.

Officers said they were talking to people living and working in Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, after a video went viral of a tractor driving through the town centre and sending floodwater spraying into homes and businesses. 

The video caused outrage and there have been reports that the action caused damage, such as shop windows being smashed and flood water breaching defences as a result.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We are aware of videos circulating on social media showing a tractor driving through flood water in Tenbury Wells yesterday. 

"We are actively investigating the incident and officers are in Tenbury Wells this morning speaking to people whose businesses and properties may have been affected, as well as reviewing additional footage.

"No arrests have been made at this time and we will provide further updates when we are able to."