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Martensville man charged with assault, break and enter

A Martensville man has been charged with assault after a break and enter at a home in the city north of Saskatoon. File / Global News

A Martensville man is facing several charges after a break and enter in the city just north of Saskatoon.

Police were called to a home early Saturday morning for a report of a break-in.

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The homeowner confronted the man, resulting in an altercation, before the suspect fled on foot.

The homeowner was taken to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

Police said it was an isolated incident and that there is no concern to community safety.

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Martensville RCMP have charged Darian Cote, 20, with break and enter, aggravated assault, disguise with intent, mischief, and failing to comply with an undertaking.

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Cote appeared Tuesday in Saskatoon provincial court and will make his next appearance on Thursday.

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