Vancouver police have made an arrest in connection with a violent home invasion in the West End that left a woman with serious injuries on Friday.

According to police, the suspect entered an apartment on Beach Avenue near Jervis Street around 6:30 a.m. Friday through an unlocked patio door.

The suspect allegedly stole a number of items and violently assaulted a 29-year-old woman inside. She was rushed to hospital in serious condition.

Police said on Monday that they had arrested 50-year-old Paul Doczi on Saturday in connection with the incident, adding that he remains in custody.

Crown counsel has approved charges of aggravated assault, break and enter and theft, and police say they anticipate forwarding additional charges.

“This was a priority investigation, and we are pleased we were able to get the suspect into custody fairly quickly,” Sgt. Jason Robillard said in a statement.

“We are continuing to support the victim in this assault and wish her a speedy recovery.”

Doczi is due to appear in court on June 28.

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