Pregnant woman attacked in her home, Melbourne police say

Melbourne police search for Justin Player

MELBOURNE, Fla. – Melbourne police are searching for a 36-year-old man accused of forcing his way into his pregnant estranged wife's home and beating her.

Police said Justin Player forced his way into the home late Sunday, but he fled the area before officers arrived.

Police did not say whether the woman or her unborn child were seriously injured.

Player faces charges of aggravated battery on a pregnant person, burglary of an occupied dwelling with battery, possession of burglary tools, false imprisonment and violation of probation, police said.

According to Melbourne police, Player has an arrest history on drug charges.

Anyone with information about Player's whereabouts is asked to call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.


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