A 53-year-old Bangor man faces an attempted murder charge after police responded to a domestic disturbance over the weekend.

Howard Williams also faces charges of domestic violence and domestic terrorizing as a result of the Aug. 4 attack, according to a report at foxbangor.com.

Police told the news outlet the attack was "pretty violent" and continued over a half-hour period. Police say Williams allegedly used a knife in the attack.

We'll have more details as they become available.

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