Woman charged with attempted murder after mother stabbed in family dispute

MONTREAL — Police say a 33-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting her mother during a family dispute in Montreal.

Emmanelle Tremblay appeared in court via videoconference Saturday and was charged with attempted murder, armed assault, assault and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

She will remain in detention until her next hearing.

Montreal police say an altercation began at around 8 p.m. Friday in an apartment in the Rivieres-des-Prairies borough.

Witnesses told investigators the fight turned violent and a 60-year-old woman was struck in the upper body with a sharp object.

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The Canadian Press