A 'technical fault' has left homes in Keswick without water says United Utilities.

The firm said the incident was first reported this morning about 11am.

A number of homes have been reported with "no water/poor pressure".

A spokesman, at 12.51pm, said: "A technical fault has been reported on the water mains network in the area which is affecting the water supply.

"We’re currently investigating this issue and hope to have the problem sorted as soon as possible."

Reference number: 00579641