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Police investigating alleged Guysborough Co. home invasion, assaults

RCMP say they’re investigating a home invasion in Guysborough Co.

They say they were called following an incident at a home in Canso, Sunday afternoon.

Police say a man broke into a home, assaulted a 55-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman inside, before leaving.

They say the victims weren’t injured.

RCMP say a Little Dover man, 26, turned himself in at their Bible Hill detachment; he faces five charges: break-and-enter into a residence, assault, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and uttering threats.

They say he was released from custody; he’s expected in Port Hawkesbury Provincial Court, July 10.

Police say it was an isolated incident- all three people involved know each other.

RCMP say the investigation is ongoing.

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