PART of a street in Chester has been closed off to traffic after a small sinkhole appeared in the road.

Dale Street in Boughton has been shut at the junction of Filkins Lane.

Cheshire Police have confirmed that the Cherry Grove Road junction remains open.

The force's Boughton Police social media accounts have posted about the partial closure to make members of the public aware.

It said: "Please be aware Dale Street is currently closed for vehicles at the junction of Filkins Lane due to a small sink hole but the junction of Cherry Grove Road is still open."