A warning has been issued to beachgoers after a sewage spill in the sea off a Hampshire beach.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has issued a "do not swim" warning for Milford-on-Sea.

People are urged not to bathe in the water at the beach from today until Sunday, August 18.

The incident was caused by a power outage to Southern Water’s site, causing wastewater to flood the pumping station, New Forest District Council said.

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NFDC is installing signs on site today to advise of the no bathing guidance.

When safe to swim in the area the signs will be removed, the Environment Agency’s website will be updated, and NFDC will add the information to social media channels.

NFDC is working closely with Southern Water, the Environment Agency, and other partners to monitor the situation.

The power issue has been resolved and NFDC describe this as a "precautionary measure".

The Environment Agency described it as an "abnormal situation" which started at 1.30pm.