HOVERTRAVEL services have been suspended this afternoon (Friday).

The cross-Solent operator says an update on its return is expected at 4.30pm.

The reasons for its suspension is yet to be announced.

More to follow.

UPDATE 7.40pm: The Hovertravel website is now saying services are running, but with a delay of up to 15 minutes.

UPDATE 8pm: Hovertravel has issued a statement to say the vessel had earlier crashed into a safety bollard