A man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a Fresno home and assaulting a woman Monday morning.

Officers responded to a reported home invasion at 9:13 a.m. in the 3400 block of East Lyell Avenue, near Butler Avenue.

Police said it is unclear how the suspect entered the home. Once inside, a struggle ensued, during which the man allegedly assaulted the woman.

The woman was not injured.

Officers arrested the suspect, who police said is already on parole for a previous home invasion conviction.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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