HIGH winds have hit St Helens this afternoon, uprooting trees and damaging fencing.

The Met Office had issued a warning for gales over the weekend, predicting gusts could reach more than 60mph.

Star reader Mark Corrigan sent this picture of an uprooted tree on Carriage Drive, West Park.

If you have any news or pictures about wind damage get in touch by emailing the Star: akilmurray@sthelensstar.co.uk