Red Deer RCMP have arrested and charged a 39-year-old male for attempted murder.
The man, who is known to police, is also charged with uttering threats, damage to property and three counts of being at large on a release order, including breach of probation.
The victim, a 20-year-old woman, fled her boyfriend’s house on Sunday after being severely beaten and assaulted.
She escaped the home and was taken to hospital by a passerby.
“Acts of domestic violence are particularly disturbing and have no place in our community,” said Insp. Holly Glassford.
“The team in the domestic violence unit at the Red Deer RCMP works with victims to ensure they have a safe place to return to and offers additional, ongoing support services, as these incidents can cause complex trauma.”