Eight homes have had their gas supplies disconnected following a gas leak, according to Southern Gas Networks.

Staff were alerted on Monday at 10.40am to the leak in Cornish Road, Chipping Norton, and disconnected pipework at 10pm the same day.

SGN spokeswoman Chloe Boyce said: “We've been working at this location ever since to resolve the issue.

“Currently we have a specialist team on site with a view to implementing a permanent repair as soon as possible, so that the gas supply can be restored.

“We sincerely apologise for the disruption.”

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