The 8th Squad of the Nassau County Police Department recently reported details of an assault that occurred at approximately 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17.

At McDonald's Restaurant, located at 665 Fulton Ave. in Farmingdale, two males became embroiled in a verbal altercation that escalated into a shoving match. According to police, the victim, a 45-year-old male whose name was not released by police, retreated to his automobile that contained his 3-year-old daughter. Police went on to state that the subject, John Kent, 71, of Farmingdale, produced a pocketknife, followed the victim to his vehicle, reached into the vehicle and stabbed him once in the left bicep and once in the left chest. Police state he then returned to his car and left the scene. The victim drove home, called the police and was transported to the hospital to be treated for his injuries. The injuries are considered non-life threatening.

The subject drove to the 8th Precinct to report that he had been in a fight. He has been arrested and is being charged with Assault 2nd Degree. He was arraigned in 1st District Court in Hempstead on Thursday, Aug. 18.