Man in hospital after being shot in leg during alleged break-in

An alleged intruder is in a Western Australian hospital after being shot in the leg during an alleged break-in gone wrong.

A man aged in his 50s shot the 27-year-old man who allegedly broke into his Stake Hill home in Mandurah, south of Perthwith a rifle.

He was naked and hiding in a bedroom wardrobe at the Evergreen Loop property around 3am.

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The alleged intruder ran from the house but was tracked down by the WA Police canine squad.

He was found with a gun shot wound to his leg and rushed to Royal Perth Hospital.

It's understood children were inside during the ordeal.

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Detectives and forensics officers spent hours at the home today, seizing a gun.

Police said the home owners were complying with the ongoing investigation.

The alleged intruder is in a stable condition and has been charged with a string of offences.