NORFOLK, Neb. -- A northeast Nebraska man is in custody after being accused of injuring a woman with a knife.

Norfolk Police responded to a reported physical altercation in the 300 block of S. 11th Street at approximately 7:42 p.m. Tuesday, according to Norfolk Police Capt. Michael Bauer.

Officers spoke with a 20-year-old woman who reportedly had fresh cuts to her arm and hand. She told officers that she and 53-year-old Alberto Rodriguez of Norfolk were in an argument when Rodriguez allegedly became upset and approached her with a knife.

The woman told officers that she picked up a metal chair to defend herself. She said received cuts to her hand and arm while trying to knock the knife away from Rodriguez.

Officers also interviewed Rodriguez about the incident and reportedly recovered the knife used in the fight.

Rodriguez was arrested for second-degree assault and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony. He was housed in the Norfolk City Jail and later transferred to the Madison County Jail.