(A) A person is guilty of assault in the third degree when:
(1) He or she intentionally or wantonly causes physical injury to another person; or
(2) With recklessness he or she causes physical injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon or a dangerous instrument:
(B) Assault in the third degree is a Class A misdemeanor.
(KRS 508.030) (1980 Code, § 1020.2-2)