More than 800 properties have been left without power in Moreton after a power cut.

Western Power Distribution has confirmed that 814 homes in the GL56 postcode are currently without electricity.

This comes as the result of a "high voltage" incident.

The power cut was first reported to WPD shortly before 1 pm on Wednesday, March 23.

Engineers are now working to fix the issue, with power estimated to be restored by 2:30pm.

WPD tweeted: "Engineers are working on a #powercut in #MoretoninMarsh #GL56 and estimate to restore all supplies by 14:30.

"Our apologies for any inconvenience."

Updates are available on the WPD website here.