Man Charged after Knife Assault at McDonald’s in Maine

A 61-year-old man was arrested and charged with Elevated Aggravated Assault after a McDonald’s employee was attacked with a knife in Bangor.

Police Arrested Man at McDonald’s after Alleged Assault with a Knife

Paul Bernard from Bangor was taken into custody around 6:25 am Saturday morning following the incident at the McDonald’s at 441 Main Street.

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Suspect Taken to Jail and Charged with Elevated Aggravated Assault

Bernard was arrested at the scene and transported to the Penobscot County Jail. He was charged with Elevated Aggravated Assault.

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Victim Transported to the Hospital with Injuries

The employee was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to WGME News.

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Suspect and Employee Did Not Know Each Other

Police said the employee and Bernard did not know each other. The investigation is ongoing.

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