A POWER cut has hit Oxford city centre this afternoon.

Shops and businesses were affected by the outtage at 3.26pm It hit 150 properties in the Cornmarket Street, New Inn Hall Street and Shoe Lane area.

Samantha O’Connor, from Southern Electric, said: “We would like to apologise to all who are affected.

“Our engineers have been made aware of it and are currently carrying out initial investigations. As soon as the engineers know the cause they will start restoring supply.

“Restoring supply is our main priority.”