A tree blown down in the heavy winds this morning (3rd Jan) came to rest at an awkward angle on the corner of the roof of an upstairs flat in Towers Way. Several branches have broken though but no-one was hurt. The residents returned home to find the damage and people already working on their home.

Matthew May from Minster Property Management who manage the property for the owners said that the incident occurred at around 11am while the flat was unoccupied. He inspected the inside and said the tree branches had broken through the roof in three or four places and that some tiles will need replacing and there is some damage to the roof trusses, though he was not able to give details.

Kieran Boyland Tree Services of Wimborne were on the scene working to cut through the branches and remove the tree debris. They aim to remove the tree and make the property weatherproof before nightfall. The residents have been offered temporary accommodation while their flat is made safe.