Shoppers in Inverness city centre were surprised today when water started flooding into Lombard Street – it came from an overflow pipe from a leak and Scottish Water were not investigating as it was a plumbing issue

Water has been pouring into an Inverness street today due to a leak in one of the buildings.

It could be seen coming from an overflow pipe above Ness Bikes and running down Lombard Street.

A Scottish Water spokeswoman said they were not called to the scene as it was understood to be a plumbing issue.

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