A POWER cut near an Essex airport has left more than 200 homes affected.

The incident has seen 210 homes near Stansted left without power, including in Dunmow, Thaxted and surrounding areas.

UK Power Networks has said it became aware of the issue at 9:30am and that the power cut was unplanned.

It came from an overhead electricity line fault.

Engineers are on site carrying out investigations into the fault.

Once they have completed their assessment, they will carry out repairs.

A spokesman said: " We're sorry for any disruption this may have caused you.

"As this was an unexpected power cut, we didn't know it was going to happen so we were unable to give you advanced notice.

"We estimate your power will be back on by 12pm to 1pm.

"We may be able to get some customers on sooner.

"The timeframe may change and be extended depending on our investigations and the work involved to resolve the issue."