Police arrested a suspect late Saturday in the stabbing of a woman in Heritage Park on Wednesday. Records show he is being held at the Mobile County Metro Jail and was taken into custody Saturday night.

“We are relieved that he is in custody and appreciate all the hard work by the many agencies involved as well as the media and citizens of our local communities. arrested in connection with the incident,” Foley Police Chief Thurston Bullock said in a statement.

Foley police said earlier that Abney will charged with one felony count of second-degree assault – assault with a deadly weapon – and one felony count of first-degree attempted rape.

The woman was attacked on the Wilbourne Antique Rose Trail on Wednesday evening. Police received a 911 call at 5:40 p.m. The caller reported that a woman had run into a business and said that she had been stabbed.

Police arrived at the scene and found that the woman had been stabbed in the arm, torso and thigh. She was taken to University Hospital for treatment of injuries that were described as non-life threatening.

The woman has been released and is recovering at home. Police said the victim’s strength and tenacity coupled with fighting back likely ended the attack and possibly saved her life.

The suspect was believed to be homeless and staying he knew and in homeless encampments. He also frequents venues that assist the homeless.

Bullock said this case created a sense of fear within Foley citizens, and the investigation has been an "all hands on deck" case. Through the great team work of employees, diligent effort in the investigation by detectives, and the assistance and tips generated by the public, police have been able to identify a suspect and establish probable cause for arrest warrants in the case.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Foley Police Department

at 251-943-4431.