A Youngsville man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly woke up in an agitated state and attacked his girlfriend with a knife as she laid in bed.

Police say the incident happened shortly after 3 a.m. in the 2400 block of E. Milton Avenue.  Police say the suspect stabbed the victim multiple times in the neck area in the presence of their six year old daughter.

As the victim struggled with the suspect, the daughter ran next door and alerted family members of what was occurring. The victim’s father ran to the residence and upon entering the residence witnessed that suspect still attacking his daughter, police say.

Authoriities say the victim’s father, who was armed with a handgun, struck the suspect in the head with the butt of the weapon, causing him to fall off of the victim. The victim then ran next door while the father detained the suspect until law enforcement arrived.

Acadian Ambulance arrived and transported the victim to the hospital for medical treatment.  The suspect identified as Vincent Latiolais was arrested and booked for one count attempted Second Degree Murder.