A power cut has affected the centre of Norwich after a fault with an underground cable.

The power cut is due to a faulted underground cable on the high voltage network, causing an area wide power cut.

More than 50 homes and businesses are reportedly affected by the outage, with NR1 3 and NR2 1 postcodes being hit.

Power is expected to return by 3pm.

The area affected covers Chantry Place, Norwich Castle, The Royal Arcade and the Market.