Sussex man describes terrifying moment a tree destroyed his house

Firefighters assess the damage Credit: ITV Meridian

A man from Sussex has been describing the terrifying moment a huge tree collapsed onto his house, missing him by inches.

Paul Power was at home in Crawley with his wife and daughter when the oak smashed through the roof.

Firecrews have been making the building safe. Malcolm Shaw reports.

Malcolm spoke to homeowner Paul Power, neighbour Nicola Booth, and Neil Fairhall from West Sussex Fire and Rescue.