Gravesend was hit by power cuts last night (November 12).

The power shortage hit Virginia Walk, Mackenzie Way, Singlewell Road and side streets off Central Avenue at around 10.54pm.

Power remained off until 1am this morning (November 13).

A statement posted on UK Power Networks' website last night said: "There is currently a power cut in this area.

"Our engineers are working hard to fix it as quickly as possible.

"We are sorry for any trouble this may have caused you."

It is not yet known what caused the power cut.

Were you affected by the power cut? Email: fiona.simpson@london.newsquest.co.uk