Morrisons has confirmed that its Sutton store will not open any time soon due to “significant” issues that have been discovered.

The store at 31 High Street closed for maintenance work in early July.

Experts have carried out detailed surveys which revealed some underlying issues that Morrisons have been investigating further.

As a result, Morrisons has confirmed that the store will remain closed for an “extended period” while they look at the options for the store.

A spokesperson for Morrisons said: “The Morrisons in Sutton closed for maintenance work in July.

“Since then, detailed surveys have uncovered some underlying issues which we've been investigating further.

“Unfortunately, it has become apparent that these issues are significant and as such the store will remain closed for an extended period whilst we look in detail at the options for the store. 

“We are very sorry for the impact this has had on our customers in the Sutton area, and we will give a further update as soon as we can.”