Norfolk County man charged after home invasion, 1 injured

The Ontario Provincial Police have charged a 36-year-old home intruder after a person suffered from injuries in Norfolk County.

Police say the suspect attended the residence and forcibly gained entry.

The homeowner was involved in a physical altercation and held the suspect while family members contacted police.

OPP responded to the emergency call at Norfolk St. South, Simcoe address close to 8 a.m. on Thursday.

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Upon arrival, officers took the suspect into custody and transported the person who suffered injuries to a local hospital for treatment.

Daniel James Raitt, 36, of Norfolk County is facing four charges including break and enter, assault with weapon, and mischief under $5,000.

Raitt is scheduled to appear in a Simcoe courthouse at a later date.

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