SAINT JOHN – The man who pleaded guilty to a home invasion on Ridge Street and an assault on an 84 year old homeowner was sentenced in provincial court today.

Gerald Curran, 39, was sentenced to a total of 1-year in jail for the attempted theft unlawful entry and assault.

The court heard that Curran was using drugs at the time of the home invasion and assault earlier this year.

Court heard Curran went into the man’s bedroom while he was asleep and crawled around on the floor looking for a wallet.

The victim woke up and that’s when Curran threatened the man with a hatchet that was sitting on a bedside table.