27-year-old Regina woman charged with attempted murder after alleged arson

A 27-year-old Regina woman has been charged with attempted murder stemming from an alleged arson earlier this month.

Regina Fire and Protective Services was called to a fire on the 900 block of Rae Street on Jan. 2.

Fire crews found heavy flames on the upper floor, but were able to put the fire out.

They then searched the house and found no one inside.

A few hours later, at approximately 3:15 p.m. CST, police got a call about an assault on the 800 block of Rae Street, the Regina Police Service said in a Thursday news release.

Officers met with a woman at a residence there who told them she had been assaulted a few hours earlier at the home where the fire happened.

She told police that the suspect had forced her into the bathroom, closed the door, then set fire to the house.

The victim was able to safely escape without further injury, police said.

After investigation, police charged the 27-year-old woman with attempted murder.

She made her first appearance in Regina provincial court on Jan. 19.