A teenager is facing charges in connection with a violent home invasion in East York.

The 17-year old boy -- who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act -- and 29-year old Matthew Rigby allegedly broke into a house on Sammon Avenue, near Coxwell and Danforth Avenues on Saturday evening.

The homeowner, a man in his mid-20's, put up a fight that resulted in he and one of the alleged invaders suffering stab wounds.

Its not clear why the suspects chose to break into the home but Toronto Police say the all parties involved know eachother.

Rigby and the 17-year old face assault, weapons, and robbery charges.