Senator Rand Paul

Republican Senator Rand Paul was the victim of a physical assault in his Kentucky home on Saturday, suffering minor injuries. The perpetrator, reportedly Paul's neighbor and a registered Democrat, has been arrested.

Rand Paul was "blindsided" by the attacker, his spokeswoman Kelsey Cooper said in a statement. She did not elaborate on the details of the assault or the extent of Paul's injuries, only saying that he was "fine."

The attacker, 59-year-old Rene Boucher, was arrested and as being held in Warren County jail on a $5,000 bond. He is charged with fourth-degree assault with a minor injury.

Police have not provided details of the assault, citing security reasons, only saying that Boucher was an acquaintance of Paul. Both are residents of Bowling Green, Kentucky, where the attack took place.

Fox News reported that Boucher is a doctor and a registered Democrat, and frequently posted on his social media pages on divisive political issues.