A man accused of deliberately driving a fuel tanker into his family's home in Wool has appeared in court.

51 year old Hugh Billington's been remanded in custody until April, when he's expected to enter pleas to a number of charges, including arson with intent to endanger life, assault by beating, dangerous driving and theft.

A woman who was at the house at the time - thought to be Billington's wife - escaped unhurt.