Blaketown man facing attempted murder charge

A 39-year-old man from Blaketown is facing several charges including attempted murder following a number of violent assaults against a victim.

Adam Budgell faces charges of attempted murder, assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon, aggravated assault, forcible confinement, uttering threats, and breach of probation.

These assaults occurred between April and June of 2023, with the most recent on June 20, 2023.

Budgell was arrested on June 20.

The investigation is continuing.