Woman raped by intruder in Townsville

A woman has been violently attacked and raped by a man who broke into her Townsville home.

A 42-year-old man will face court on Friday, charged with assaulting the woman at Kelso on Thursday morning.

He's facing charges including entering a dwelling with intent whilst armed, rape, wounding and assault.

He's due to face the Townsville Magistrates Court later in the day.