A man's been remanded in custody after appearing in court for the first time charged with a string of offences after a fuel tanker was crashed into a house in Wool last Friday morning.

Hugh Billington spoke only to confirm his personal details, after going before magistrates on charges of arson, dangerous driving and theft.

It's been revealed he owned the house with his wife, and that he was on bail for common assault at the time.

He's due in court again next Tuesday.