One person hospitalized after early-morning home invasion in Puslinch Township

Wellington County OPP ongoing investigation. (OPP)

One person is in hospital after an early-morning home invasion in Morriston on Sunday.

Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services were called to a home just after 4:40 a.m. on Sunday. When emergency crews arrived, they found one person who had been injured by a firearm. The victim was taken to a local hospital. Their condition has not been released.

Police believe the suspects left the area in a vehicle shortly after the incident.

OPP said the investigation is ongoing, but the incident is believed to be isolated and there is no threat to public safety.

Anyone with information, or who has home surveillance or dash-cam footage from the area, is asked to contact Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.