Surveillance photo of a suspect seen at an Exmouth Street apartment. April 10, 2024. Sarnia police photo. Surveillance photo of a suspect seen at an Exmouth Street apartment. April 10, 2024. Sarnia police photo.
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Arrest made following Exmouth St. home invasion

Sarnia police have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection to a violent home invasion.

According to police, they responded to an Exmouth Street address at about 3:15 a.m. on Wednesday after a man smashed his way into an apartment and attacked the resident.

A 46-year-old man suffered a large laceration to his head and cuts and scrapes on his hands and knees, he was later treated at the hospital, police said.

Investigators were able to identify the suspect due to tips from the public. He was found and arrested on Saturday.

The Sarnia man is facing charges including break-and-enter with the intent to commit an indictable offence, mischief under $5,000, assault causing bodily harm, and assault with a weapon for the April 10 incident.

It was later determined that at the time of the home invasion, the suspect was out on bail for multiple offences including violence and breaching court conditions.

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