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Man charged after domestic dispute leaves two with knife wounds, house ablaze

MILLVILLE, N.S. – Police in Cape Breton say a man faces several charges, including attempted murder, after a domestic dispute that left two people with knife wounds earlier this week.

Police were called to a home in Millville on Wednesday after receiving a report that two people had been stabbed.

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They say the home had also been set on fire.

A man and woman were taken to hospital.

Police say the woman remains in critical condition, while the man is listed in serious condition.

Investigators have charged 65-year-old Rene Gagne with attempted murder, aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and arson.

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