Story highlights It's unclear why he was assaulted

"Paul is fine," says staffer

Washington (CNN) Sen. Rand Paul has spoken out about his assault at his home in Bowling Green, Kentucky, saying he and his wife are grateful for the support they've received in the wake of the incident.

"‪Kelley and I appreciate the overwhelming support after Friday's unfortunate event," Paul wrote on social media Sunday morning. "Thank you for your thoughts and prayers."‬

The Republican senator was assaulted by a neighbor on Friday and suffered "minor injuries," according to Kentucky State Police.

State troopers responded to a call to Paul's residence at 3:21 p.m. and arrested a man named Rene Albert Boucher, who they allege "intentionally assaulted" the senator.

Paul "told police that his neighbor came into his property and tackled him from behind, forcing him to the ground and causing pain," according to a police statement in the arrest warrant.

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