PHOENIX — Phoenix police say a 25-year-old man was arrested Monday after breaking into a family home over the weekend.
Officials say Abdullahi Aroni broke into a home near 32nd Street and Thomas Road on Sunday around 11 p.m.
Aroni was found inside the 4-year-old boy's room and the mother entered the room and confronted him.
According to police, Aroni attacked both the mother and father of the child. A physical fight began between the suspect and the father until the two exited the home into the backyard.
After the fight ended, Aroni jumped a wall and ran away.
A search warrant was served on his home, where Aroni was arrested. Police say evidence was found linking him to the incident.
He faces sexual conduct with a minor, burglary, and multiple counts of assault charges, according to police.
The investigation remains ongoing.
