SOME Yoker residents were left without electricity after a power cut on Wednesday afternoon.

Homes and businesses within the G14 area of the town were hit with the fault.

The postcode covers areas including Yoker, Scotstoun and Whiteinch.

According to SP Energy Networks, they were alerted to the issue at 2.16pm, and the problem was fixed around 8pm.

The postcodes impacted by the cut include G140JJ, G140JS, G140JX, G140JZ, G140LB, G140LE, G140LF, G140LL, G140LN, G140LR, G140LW, G140LX, G140NJ, G140NL, G140NN, G140NP, G140NR and G140NW.

At the time of the fault, a spokesperson said : "There is a power cut affecting the G14 postcode area of Glasgow.

"Our engineers have arrived onsite to find and fix the fault as quickly and as safely as possible.

"We expect your electricity supply to be restored by 5:30pm.

"If you require any further help or support, please call us on 105.

"The latest updates can be found on our website www.spenergynetworks.co.uk.

"We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience."