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Intruder shouted 'where is Nancy?' in attack on US Speaker Pelosi's husband - reports

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An intruder who attacked the husband of US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was searching for the Democratic politician, reports say.

Paul Pelosi, 82, was taken to hospital after a break-in at their California home on Friday morning. He is expected to make a full recovery.

The suspect, who has not been named, is in custody.

They reportedly entered the home with a hammer and - after confronting Mr Pelosi - shouted "where is Nancy?".

Mrs Pelosi was in Washington, and not at the San Francisco residence, when the incident took place on Friday morning.

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