A 72-year-old vet's flat flooded with waste due to a blocked drain, likely from tree roots, while he was on vacation.

A 72-year-old retired army veteran, James Stubbs, returned to his Denton, Greater Manchester flat on October 2 to find it flooded with human waste, causing extensive damage. The backup, which occurred while he was on holiday in Spain, was linked to a blocked drain likely caused by a tree root. Authorities are investigating, but the exact cause remains unclear, with no evidence of foul play. Stubbs, who described the experience as traumatic, is now dealing with cleanup and repair costs, while neighbors and officials express concern over aging building infrastructure.