THE driver of a lorry fled after they crashed into a house.

Dorset Police received a report that at around 8am on February 8 a lorry crashed into a house in Parsons Lane in Askerswell, causing damage to the roof of the property. It was reported that the lorry failed to stop at the scene.

There were no reports of any injuries.

Police Constable Maddie Barber, of Dorset Police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries to identify the lorry involved in this collision and I would urge anyone with information that might assist our investigation to please contact us.

“I would also like to hear from anyone who was driving in the area on the morning of Monday 8 February and may have captured anything relevant on dashcam.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210022976. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.