GLACE BAY, N.S. -- Police in Cape Breton have laid six charges including attempted murder and sexual assault in what they describe as a serious domestic dispute.

The incident is alleged to have occurred Sunday in Glace Bay.

Police say the 37-year-old suspect is also charged with attempt to strangle another person, forcible confinement, death threats and assault.

He remains in custody and is due in Sydney provincial court on Friday.