Man charged with assault of Paducah restaurant manager

A Henderson man was arrested Wednesday after police said he assaulted a Paducah restaurant manager with a knife.

Officers responded to a restaurant in the 5100 block of Hinkleville Road for reports of a disturbance.

The victim said he went to terminate an employee, 39-year-old David McDonald. This reportedly caused McDonald to pull out a knife and strike the victim in the head with the handle.

The victim reported McDonald additionally kicked him in the stomach and threatened to return with a gun.

McDonald was allegedly found asleep in a vehicle, with knife in hand, at a home on Queensway Drive. Officers said he was also found to have marijuana and methamphetamine.

He was charged with assault, possession of a controlled substance, menacing, and possession of marijuana.