STATESVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) – A man was arrested for breaking into a home and attacking a woman in Statesville.

After breaking into the home, 28-year-old Stephon Heller was stabbed by the woman.

The woman suffered minor injuries. Heller suffered several stab wounds during the assault and was taken to a hospital.

Heller has been charged with assault by strangulation, first-degree burglary, assault on a female, communicating threats and violation of pretrial release.

Police responded to the stabbing just before 10 p.m. on Thursday in the 600 block of Durham Avenue in Statesville.