A power cut is affecting hundreds of properties around Sutton High Street.

UK Power Networks said a fault on an an underground electricity cable meant about 600 customers lost power at 12.34pm today.

A spokesperson said engineers had already restored supplies to about 80 customers affected by a power failure in the High Street area at 2.17pm.

She added: "Our engineers are working as quickly and as safely as possible to ensure the remaining customers have supplies again soon."

"We apologise for the inconvenience caused."

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