The husband of US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been "violently assaulted" after a break-in at their California home in the United States on Friday.
Nancy’s husband Paul Pelosi, 82, was taken to hospital and is expected to make a full recovery, a spokesperson said.
The suspect, who has not been named, is in custody but the motive for the attack is unclear, reports BBC.
During the attack, Nancy was not at the San Francisco residence in the morning.
According to the law enforcement agencies, the male assailant used a hammer in the attack.
Nancy Pelosi is one of the most powerful politicians in the US.
She was re-elected to a fourth term as Speaker of the House of Representatives in 2021, making her second in line to the presidency after Vice-President Kamala Harris.
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