Tree falls and smashes window on Bedford Row in Worthing

Emergency services responded after a tree crashed through the window of a flat on Bedford Row in Worthing town centre on April 28.

The tree, believed to have been uprooted by high winds, prompted a safety cordon and a prompt response from fire crews and police.

Police and fire services on Bedford Row yesterday (Image: Eddie Mitchell)

Rescue services were alerted to the incident just before 5pm.

According to Met Office data, Worthing experienced notable winds throughout the day, with sustained speeds of 19-20mph and gusts peaking at 32mph in the afternoon.

Images from scene showed the fallen tree protruding through the window of a first floor flat.

A fire and rescue service cordon was erected around the tree and property while the situation was dealt with.

The tree smashed through the property's window (Image: Eddie Mitchell)

A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were called at 4.55pm yesterday (April 28) to reports of a fallen tree in Bedford Row, Worthing.

"Joint Fire Control mobilised one fire engine to the scene.

"Upon arrival the crew found a tree that had fallen across the road and into a flat window.

"Firefighters made the scene safe. Sussex Police were also in attendance.

"The crew left the scene at 7.45pm."