Griffiths in custody after violent burglary

"He forced his way in through a window and pushed the occupant out of the way and stole a chainsaw," he said.

The 41-year-old woman, who was known to the man, suffered minor injuries.

Luke Griffiths was arrested in Echuca on Saturday and charged with aggravated burglary, theft and unlawful assault.

He was remanded in custody to appear in Bendigo Magistrates Court on Monday, where he was further remanded to the same court on October 23.