Incredible photos show bizarre icicle phenomenon in Otley

Icicles have become a common sight in Yorkshire during the recent cold snap - but have you seen a formation as impressive as this one?

This bush on a country lane near Otley was transformed into an icy wonderland by the freezing temperatures.

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It sits beside a puddle on West Lane in Askwith, and the icicles formed due to the vegetation being covered by water splashed onto it by passing traffic.

Sue Coates took these stunning images.

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