VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man is in custody, accused of breaking into a home and attacking the homeowner in Visalia.
Police responded to a home invasion on Goshen Avenue and Mooney Boulevard around 7:30 pm on Saturday.
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Officials say 25-year-old Jesus Alcantar-Lopez forced his way into the home and assaulted the person inside.
The homeowner armed himself with a knife and fought off the suspect.
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Lopez was found and arrested. He also suffered some injuries and was taken to the hospital.
Police say he will be booked at Tulare County Pre-Trial Facility for burglary and assault with a deadly weapon once released.