FIRE crews were called to deal with a sign that was hanging dangerously in York  yesterday.

Crews from York were called to the incident in Low Petergate at around 5.40pm yesterday evening, as a sign was hanging in a dangerous position after the strong winds from Storm Eunice.

The crews removed the sign using a nine-metre ladder and bolt cutters and made the area safe.

The storm battered the country yesterday, with winds reaching up to 100mph in some areas.