A woman was stabbed several times in Windsor Locks Thursday night and police have arrested the suspect.
Police said they received a call at 10:30 p.m. reporting a stabbing at Candlewood Suites and they found a woman with several serious stab wounds bleeding heavily in the back of the Day’s Inn, which is adjacent to Candlewood Suites.
The woman was transported to a local hospital, where she underwent surgery. She remains hospitalized Friday, police said.
Police said they identified the assailant, a male, and he was sent to the hospital for a laceration to his hand that required surgery.
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The suspect has been identified as 36-year-old Victor Virola of Hartford. he is charged with attempted murder and first-degree assault.
Police believe the two people know each other and said this was a case of domestic violence. Virola was held on a $700,000 bond and is due in court on Monday.
The CT State Police Major Crime Squad responded to process the scene as Windsor Locks detectives and patrol officers investigated.
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The investigation is ongoing.
