Police: Man assaulted child during Norwalk home invasion

A man assaulted a child during a home invasion in Norwalk, police say.

News 12 Staff

Oct 20, 2021, 11:45 AM

Updated 1,102 days ago

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A man assaulted a child during a home invasion in Norwalk, police say.
Ilmer Rivera - Zuniga, 22, was arrested on Oct. 18 and charged with home invasion, kidnapping, criminal attempt at aggravated sex assault of a minor, and more.
Police say during the early morning hours of Saturday, Oct. 9, Rivera - Zuniga entered the victims' home, assaulted a juvenile inside the home, and then ran out the front door.
The homeowner told police they woke up to hear their child screaming and, that they saw Rivera - Zuniga running through the house and run out the front door.
Police say the child was injured and transported to the hospital.