Peterborough man charged with attempted break-and-enter, assault

A Peterborough man is facing several charges following an attempted break-in at a residence early Sunday.

Police say around 4:45 a.m., a homeowner heard a noise and discovered someone attempting to break into the residence. When the homeowner turned on an exterior light, police say the accused fled the scene.

A short time later, police say the accused attended a home uninvited and when asked to leave, he allegedly assaulted a female at the residence.

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Police located the accused in the area of Parkhill Road East.

Alexander Gordon Dykes, 54, of no fixed address, Peterborough, was arrested and charged with attempted break-and-enter, assault, four counts of failure to comply with a probation order and two counts of failure to comply with a recognizance.

He was held in custody and appeared in weekend and statutory holiday court on Sunday.