BRADFORD Council has issued a statement after a landslide wrought devastation over the weekend.

Emergency services were called to Westlea Avenue, in Riddlesden, Keighley, in the early hours of Sunday morning. 

These images show the extent of the damage and there are fears homes could be lost as a result.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus:

Simon Sugden, who lives in one of the properties affected, said he has been told that "it's not looking good".

He said: "I'm devastated, absolutely devastated. I can't believe it's happened."

He's raised concern that a blocked culvert may have caused the issues.

A Bradford Council spokesperson said: "Council staff have worked around the clock since Friday and have been carefully monitoring the situation all weekend.

"Emergency planning and building control rapidly responded when the landslip made this property unstable and we quickly evacuated six houses to ensure people were safe.

"Utility services turned off the gas, electricity and water to the properties as a precautionary measure and we fenced off affected parts of the road.

"Local councillors, staff and residents from United Reformed Church supported the evacuated residents by proving shelter, food, hot drinks and emotional support.

"Our drainage team will investigate reports of a blocked culvert and will take appropriate action to remedy it.

"We are currently meeting with a range of services to work through if our residents can be helped to return to their properties safely."