Man allegedly found naked in a cupboard during botched break-in faces court

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A man has been charged after being shot by a homeowner after allegedly being found naked and hiding in a cupboard in the stranger's house.

Police said Angus Templeman was intoxicated when he broke into a house in Stake Hill, a suburb of Mandurah, about 70km south of Perth, in the early hours of Sunday.

It's alleged the homeowner found Templeman in the wardrobe of a bedroom where a six-year-old girl was sleeping.

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Police said Angus Templeman was intoxicated when he broke into a house in Stake Hill, a suburb of Mandurah, at the weekend.

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The homeowner said he was woken by his dogs barking. He armed himself and started searching the house.

He found the alleged intruder and shot at him, injuring the 27-year-old's leg.

Templeman allegedly fled the scene before being found a short time later by the canine squad, and arrested.

Today he faced court charged with one count each of aggravated home burglary and indecent dealing with a child under 13.

Templeman was granted bail but must stay 300 metres away from the place of his alleged offending, and must report to police twice a week.

He will return to court in a month.