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Sex Offender Accused Of Breaking Into Home, Assaulting Man

LONDONDERRY, N.H. (CBS) – A sex offender was arrested this weekend after police say he broke into a Londonderry home and beat a man inside.

A caller told 911 that he heard a loud bang while he and his wife were sleeping at about 12:30 a.m. Sunday. When he went to investigate, he found that a strange man had kicked in the door.

They had a brief conversation before the intruder attacked and tried to steal a jacket, according to police.

Police say the intruder had made it past a closed eight-foot-high fence and many signs that read "beware of dogs that bite."

The homeowner said the man standing in his kitchen was inebriated and thought he was at a relative's house. He had come from a party across the street

Responding officers found William O'Reilly, 26, in the driveway. They soon learned he's a sex offender who lives in Manchester.

O'Reilly is charged with burglary, simple assault and possession of a controlled drug. He was being held on $5,000 bail.

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