A male homeowner in his mid-60's hit an intruder with a baseball bat and then put him in a headlock while his wife, in her 70s, called police.

According to Abbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald the man knocked on the door around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and then pushed his way into the couple's house when it was opened.

Police are recommending charges against a 37-year-old man.

MacDonald said the homeowners are shaken but not injured. He said the intruder, who remains in custody, appeared to be under the influence of drugs.

Charges of assault and break and enter are being recommended.

With files from GP Mendoza