Big Brother housemates Alex Sibley and Melanie Hill have been at loggerheads over custody of a dog they share, Poppy.

According to national newspaper reports, Sibley ‘bundled’ the dog into a car and attempted to drive off with her, hitting an oncoming vehicle in the process.

This is not the first time there has been tension relating to the strained dog sharing relationship between the former BB stars.

Sibley has pursued legal action in the past after the couple split in order to win custody of the tug of love dog.

According to the Sun:

A pal of Melanie’s said: “Alex was lying in wait as she took Poppy for her walk.

“They were screaming at each other. He tried to drive off but crashed into a car going the other way. Mel was very traumatised.”

Sibley was taken to Hornsey Police Station and quizzed on suspicion of ABH but released without charge.

Last night he said: “Me and Mel are meant to have joint custody of Poppy but I have not seen her since January.

“There was a squabble but it has been blown out of proportion.”

Police said: “A man in his 20s was arrested but released with no further action.”