An intoxicated man has been charged after allegedly driving away from a Sorell home he attempted to burn down overnight.
The 35-year-old is accused of setting fire to the inside of a home on Henry Street in Sorell at around 9pm on Thursday.
Emergency services were called to the home a short time later after reports of a disturbance, where they found the man driving a vehicle nearby.
Police allege the man assaulted the 29-year-old occupant of the home, setting fire to the inside of the property and nearby vegetation shortly afterward.
They also say he drove a vehicle while intoxicated and disqualified from driving.
A person living at the address was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital with minor injuries and has since been discharged.
“The man has been charged with arson, aggravated burglary, common assault, unlawfully setting fire to vegetation, disqualified driving, drive a motor vehicle while exceeding prescribed alcohol limit and other traffic offences,” police said.
“He has been detained to appear in court this evening.”
“Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.”
