A Hopkinsville man is accused of assaulting a woman with a hammer early Saturday morning on North McPherson Avenue.
According to the Hopkinsville Police Department, 43 year-old Leon Davie got into a fight with a woman and allegedly struck her in the head with a hammer during the altercation.
Davie then allegedly fled from police on foot when officers arrived at the scene. However, he was quickly captured.
The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
Davie was arrested and charged with first-degree assault, third-degree fleeing or evading police, alcohol intoxication in a public place and tampering with physical evidence. He is being held in the Christian County Jail under a $50,000 cash bond.
Source: WBKO
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