A domestic relationship turned violent for a Virden woman.

 

Virden RCMP were called out on the morning of November 7th responding to a report of spousal assault.

 

24 year old Eric Gunderson of california remains in custody. He's facing numerous charges including assault with a weapon, arson with disregard to human life, wilful damage and 1 charge under the immigration refugee protection act.

 

Police were told the victim was assaulted over a 7 hour period. Eventually a broom was set on fire and thrown into the house, the fire was extinguished by the victim.

 

Police say the suspect and victim had been in a relationship since May 2010. They met through an internet dating service. The victim helped gunderson enter canada illegally.

 

Gunderson will be back in court on November 18th.