A digger driver smashed into the reception of a brand new Travelodge (Image: pbctoday)
A rogue builder ploughed his JCB into a Travelodge hotel over a row about unpaid wages.
The digger tore into the building on Edge Lane, Liverpool, on 21 January, smashing the front door and damaging the entrance. The driver was said to be missing £600 from his pay packet. However, it was later claimed the money had been paid but had yet to show up in the builder's account.
Merseyside police released a statement saying: "We are appealing for information after damage was caused to a hotel under construction in Liverpool today (Monday 21 January 2019).
"A report was received shortly before 3pm that the digger was being driven into the entrance of the Travelodge building in the Liverpool Innovation Park. The driver then left the vehicle and made off on foot in the direction of Edge Lane.
"One man experienced eye irritation due to exposure to diesel and was treated at the scene by North West Ambulance Service.
"It is not believed anyone else was injured during the incident. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Services and contractors attended to ensure the site was safe."
