A resident in Beaconsfield has discovered a six-metre sinkhole in their back garden. 

Bucks Fire and Rescue Service were called to a home in Beaconsfield this afternoon (April 19) after a resident discovered a six-metre-deep sinkhole outside their back door.

They said the deep sinkhole, which opened up near the backdoor of the residential property, was "very unsafe" and posed a special risk to their children, the youngest of whom is six years old.

Bucks Fire and Rescue has been contacted for comment.