The Galleries shopping centre and car park in Bristol closed for third day after 'power issue'

A shopping centre in Bristol will remain closed for a third day as work continues to resolve a huge power outage.

Staff at The Galleries in Broadmead confirmed shops were shut on Monday 16 October due to a "power supply issue".

The power cut has also led to the site's city centre car park to be closed.

It was hoped that the shops and car park could reopen on 18 October, but it has now been confirmed that all facilities will remain closed.

Bosses at the site have said work is continuing to try and resolve the outage "as quickly as possible".

An update posted on social media said: "The Galleries will remain closed on Wednesday 18th October as repair works are still ongoing; we will provide a further update through our social channels as soon as we can.

"Thank you for your patience & understanding."

Pictures from the scene show shutters down at the main entrances to the shopping centre.

The site has units from big name High Street brands including Boots, WH Smith, Argos and Poundland.

It is also the home of the Bristol Eye Hospital where staff have been forced to cancel and rebook all appointments, according to a sign outside.