Woman defends herself, stabs Raleigh home intruder

RALEIGH (WTVD) -- A woman who had her home invaded early Saturday morning fought back and stabbed the intruder, officials say.

It happened around 12:40 a.m. in the 3900 block of Virginia Street.

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A spokesperson with Raleigh police said that the victim stabbed the "known" intruder after he or she began to assault her.

The suspect was found nearby and taken to WakeMed with a stab wound to the stomach.

No names or other information have been released, as the investigation is ongoing. Please check back for updates.