Attempted murder, arson charges laid against Airdrie male after woman receives 'life-altering' injuries

A male in Airdrie, Alta., facesattempted murder, arson and other charges after a domestic incident that left a woman with "life-altering" injuriesand forced the evacuation of an apartment complex, RCMP say.

TheRCMP and the Airdrie Fire Department were called to an apartment complex in the city north of Calgary at about 8 p.m. on Sunday, RCMP said in anews release issued Tuesday morning.

"The caller also reported that a woman was seriously injured," the RCMP said.

"The fire was quickly extinguished and the female waslocated with severe life-altering injuries. She was transported to hospital in critical condition; however, her conditionhas since been upgraded to stable."

Arrest shortly after

The entire apartment complex on Willowbrook Road was evacuated.

RCMP investigated and charged the male a short time later.

His identityhas not been released by the RCMP.

He has been charged with:

• Attempted murder.
• Carrying a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
• Arson.
• Possession of stolen property.
• Possession of methamphetamine.
• Possession of a weapon while prohibited.
• Four counts ofbreach of recognizance.

The accused will appear in provincial court on June 20.