Clare man charged with attempted murder after violent assault; RCMP

A Clare man is charged with attempted murder after a violent assault.

Meteghan RCMP say it happened around 3 p.m. on April 9, inside a home on Belliveau Lake Estate Road.

The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

A 33-year-old man from Belliveau’s Cove was arrested at the scene, he is facing 18 charges.

In addition to the attempted murder charge, he’s also facing aggravated assault and assault with a weapon charges.

The man also had outstanding warrants for other investigations, he’s still in custody after a court appearance last week.

His next court appearance is scheduled for April 23 in Digby.