A 41-year-old Moncton man is facing an attempted murder charge after a stabbing incident in Sainte-Anne-de-Kent on Saturday morning.

The RCMP arrived at the eastern New Brunswick home on Highway 134 about 4:30 a.m. on Saturday where they found a 52-year-old man suffering from stab wounds to his abdomen and back.

As well, a 36-year-old woman had minor stab wounds on her arm, according to the police.

The RCMP said in a statement the two victims knew the attacker. The suspect was arrested and is scheduled to appear in provincial court in Moncton on Monday.

The police say more charges are possible.

The male victim of the attack is still recovering in hospital, but is listed in stable condition.

The woman was released after receiving treatment for her wounds.