Power cut hits homes in north of Portsmouth

Homes in the north of Portsmouth are without power this morning.

Residents in the PO6, PO16 and PO17 areas reported a power cut to Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks shortly before 10am.

Engineers have been sent to the area, and it is estimated power will be turned back on by about 1.15pm.

On its website the network said: ‘We apologise for the loss of supply.’

It is not yet known how many homes have been affected.