A 27-year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder following an investigation into a house fire earlier this month.

At 1:00 p.m. on January 2, fire crews and police were called to a report of a fire at home in the 900 block of Rae Street. The fire was quickly extinguished, and no one was found inside the home.

A few hours later, police were called to a report of an assault in the 800 block of Rae Street. When they arrived at the home, they met with an adult female victim who told officers she was assaulted a few hours prior at the same home that was found on fire.

Following the assault, the female suspect forced the victim into the bathroom and closed the door. They then set fire to the house and fled the scene; however, the victim was able to safely escape the residence without further injury.

As a result of this investigation, Danica Rayne Asapace is charged with attempted murder, and she made her first appearance in Regina Provincial Court on January 19.