A Guelph man is in police custody facing a charge of attempted murder after a woman was found with serious injuries at a home in the area of Willow Road and Silvercreek Parkway.

On Friday morning at around 3:30, police received an emergency call for service near Valleyview Drive. When they arrived, officers said they found a woman in life-threatening condition. She was transported to hospital and then to a trauma centre for treatment.

Police have not released any details of the woman's identity, her injuries or the location of the incident.

On Friday at 10 a.m., Guelph police cruisers were seen in front of and in the driveway of 11 Valleyview Dr.

A 26-year-old Guelph man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder, police said.

On Friday afternoon the accused was led into a Guelph courtroom wearing white coveralls provided to him by police. He had short dark hair, buzzed on the sides, and a thin moustache and goatee.

A publication ban issued by the court prevents the reporting of any evidence or information heard during the hearing.

On Friday evening, police were still at the Valleyview Drive property, looking to confirm the identity of the victim who has since been taken to St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto.

The accused has been remanded in custody until his next hearing on Monday April 8. Police have said there is no public safety risk in connection with this matter.

In court, members of the media were asked to withhold the name of the accused until the victim has been identified and their family members notified of what police believe happened. The Mercury Tribune has agreed to this request and expects the accused to be named when the victim's family members have been notified.