POWER CUT: More than 5000 people left without power in north Cumbrian town (Image: Newsquest)
MORE than 5,000 people are affected by a power cut in Penrith.
Electricity North West reported that they 'were aware' of the powercut that is affecting 5,204 customer and have engineers going out to 'investigate' the issue.
They added: "To receive updates on this please DM your full address & contact number. If you or anybody in your household require assistance, please call us on 105."
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