Kim Kardashian's home sees potential intruder almost break in

Scary day for Kim Kardashian...a potential intruder nearly broke into her home over the weekend, but the guy was arrested just steps from the front door.

Informed sources tell TMZ... that a man was arrested around 11 a.m. Saturday after wandering onto Kim's Hidden Hills property unannounced or invited. We're told he somehow got through the entrance to his gated community and made it to Kim's mansion.

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Our security sources intercepted him and held him directly on the ground -- but he didn't get off easily...we were told there was a scuffle before he got off. finally be pinned.

The cops were called and the man ended up being taken away in handcuffs. Our law enforcement sources say he was charged with battery and trespassing. We are also told that this gentleman is known to sheriff's deputies in the area, specifically at this location...where he was apparently previously caught on surveillance video.

Sources say the man has a crush on Kim, but luckily...that didn't materialize today. It's unclear if Kim or any of her children were home - but a close call either way.