A POWER cut is affecting properties in the Bromley North and Shortlands area, including the magistrates’ court.

According to UK Power Networks it began at around 12.10pm when a fuse blew at a nearby substation.

And at around 12.55pm the power was isolated for safety reasons.

It is not yet known when engineers will be able to restore power to the area although a message on the UK Power Networks website, which has since been removed, said it was hoped to have power back by 2.30pm.