A seawall that was previously damaged by severe weather has had a partial collapse after being battered by Storm Ingrid.

Part of the sea wall near South Shields lighthouse has been destroyed after days of heavy seas, and strong winds brought by Storm Ingrid.

A section of the pier near the lighthouse has been destroyed as huge waves continue to batter the North East coastline ...

The destroyed part of the structure is close to South Shields lighthouse, and follows days of strong winds and waves ...

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