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St. Thomas homeowner stabbed in home invasion

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St. Thomas police say a London man is facing charges following a home invasion late Saturday night.

Police say a suspect broke into a home in southeast St. Thomas and held the homeowner captive after they were told to leave by the homeowner.

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A short time later, the homeowner was stabbed in the abdomen and the suspect ran off. The victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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A suspect was arrested a short time later.

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A 19-year-old man is facing a number of charges including aggravated assault, forcible confinement, break and enter and uttering threats.

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Police say this was an isolated incident and the victim and accused did not know each other.

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