SUDBURY -- A 39-year-old from Parry Sound has been charged with attempted murder following an incident in the early morning hours of Dec. 16.

Ontario Provincial Police in Parry Sound responded to a weapons call at 4:30 a.m. at a residence on Bowes Street. The victim sustained serious injuries and is now recovering in a local hospital.

After an investigation, the 39-year-old was charged with attempted murder, destroying property, failing to comply with probation orders and assaulting a police officer.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on Dec. 18.