A WATER pipe has burst sending water cascading down a Prestwich street.

The torrent has reportedly been flowing in Links View since Monday, with the water spilling down into Hilton Lane.

But despite the deluge United Utilities have confirmed that the burst pipe is not part of the public water supply and lies within private property.

A spokesman for the utilities company said that engineers have visited the site

and they will be working together with Bury Council's highways department to find a solution to the problem.

However without legal access, if United Utilities are not given permission to fix the leak, they say they may have to pursue a warrant via the Magistrate's Court.

More to follow...