Ottawa man charged with attempted murder

Posted Mar 14, 2011 01:13:42 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

A 24 year old Ottawa man is charged with attempted murder and kidnapping in connection with a domestic assault last week in Kanata. police are releasing few details about the incident still.
Neighbours say a bloody woman was taken from the home on Spearman Lane Wednesday morning and a man was led from the home a short time later in handcuffs.
Robert James Johnston is facing one count each of attempted murder, aggravated assault, uttering threats and kidnapping. He is scheduled to appear in court via video link this afternoon.

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