Man injured in explosion at flats

A man was taken to hospital and a block of flats evacuated after an explosion in Swindon on Sunday morning.

The blast happened at about 0720 GMT at the flats in the Toothill area of the Wiltshire town.

Insp Mike Jones of Wiltshire Police said the cause was unknown but a full investigation was being carried out by the fire service.

"One man was taken to hospital with minor injuries and extensive damage was caused to one flat," he said.