Knifeman tries to break into Paris Hilton's home

A man armed with two knives was arrested trying to break into Paris Hilton’s Los Angeles home today.

Police said he was held about 6.30am local time (14.30pm Irish time) but his name has not been released.

Hilton wrote on her Twitter page that she was woken by the man trying to break into her house.

Police said the break-in was reported by telephone but did not know if it came from Hilton or an alarm company.

Hilton posted a photo on Twitter of police arresting the man.