Hundreds of homes and businesses are without power in areas of Worcester this afternoon.

National Grid warns that homes in Kempsey, WR5 and surrounding areas were without electricity.

The power company estimates the problem will be resolved by 4pm today (Wednesday).

At the moment, 139 properties are without power.

National Grid said it is a high voltage incident which tend to be larger, affecting the wider area and could mean neighbours are off supply too.

By 12.15, four properties were still without power.