An Oxfordshire town hall has been forced to close temporarily due to a sewage leak.

Carterton Town Hall has been closed today (September 30) and Thames Water is addressing the situation, according to Carterton Town Council. 

The council made the announcement via social media earlier today and said it aimed to reopen the hall "as soon as it is safe to do so".

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A statement from Carterton Town Council read: "Please be advised that Carterton Town Hall is temporarily closed today due to a sewage leak.

"For any urgent enquiries, please contact us on 07950 436161 or email clerk@carterton-tc.gov.uk or use the contact form on our website https://carterton-tc.gov.uk/contact-us.

"We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding during this time."