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Quintin Bennett was charged with risk of injury to a minor, home invasion, third-degree sex assault, first-degree unlawful restraint, and false statement. May 7, 2012.

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Man breaks into apt, assaults ex-girlfriend

Updated: Monday, 07 May 2012, 11:21 AM EDT
Published : Monday, 07 May 2012, 11:18 AM EDT

VERNON, Conn. (WTNH) -- A man was arrested after breaking into a home and assaulting his ex-girlfriend Sunday.

Just before 7 p.m., Vernon police received a report of an assault at 88 Union Street.

Upon investigating, officers learned that Quintin Bennett had entered an apartment and assaulted an ex-girlfriend.

Police said several people in the apartment witnessed the assault including a two-year old child. The witnesses helped the woman and removed Bennett from the apartment.

Bennett then fled on foot and was located by police a short distance away.

He was charged with risk of injury to a minor, home invasion, third-degree sex assault, first-degree unlawful restraint, and false statement.

Bennett was held on a $30,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in court Monday.

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