The Courier- Journal reports U.S. Senator Rand Paul was assaulted at his residence in Bowling Green Friday afternoon.

Troopers with Kentucky State Police said they responded to the home before 3 p.m. Friday and found a suspect identified as Rene Albert Boucher, 59, of Bowling Green. Boucher was charged with assault causing a minor injury and taken to the Warren County Detention Center.

The injuries Senator Paul sustained in the incident were small cuts on his face near his mouth and nose. An arrest citation shows Senator Paul told police Boucher came onto his property and tackled him from behind. He also told police he may have sustained a rib injury in the assault.

A spokesperson for Paul told the Courier-Journal in a statement that, “Senator Paul was blindsided and the victim of an assault. The assailant was arrested and it is now a matter for the police. Senator Paul is fine.”

Boucher is being held at Warren County's jail on $5,000 bond. An automated phone system at the jail did not provide access to lawyer information for Boucher.