Man arrested after driving fuel tanker into house

The driver of a fuel tanker that was driven into a house has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Police launched a hunt for the 51 year old from Somerset after he left the scene of the accident.

It is reported that the driver knew the woman living in the house. The woman was not injured in the incident but the house suffered “significant” damage.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “A 51-year-old Yeovil man has been arrested in on suspicion of attempted murder and is helping police with their inquiries. The arrested man is believed to be known to the occupant of the house.” Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them.

30 firefighters attended the fire which started when the tanker hit the property.

The tanker crashed into the front of the house destroying the front wall and windows.  The fire destroyed much of the inside of the house.

A spokesperson for Dorset Fire and Rescue Service said: “A fuel tanker has gone into the front of a bungalow in Wool. A fire then ensued at the address.  We were called at 8.43am by Dorset Police and attended with six appliances, approximately 30 firefighters and the incident support unit from Poole fire station. Crews used six sets of breathing apparatus and two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire.”

The investigation continues.