A man who allegedly attacked a train conductor after being asked to “put on a mask” has been arrested and taken into custody, Massachusetts police said on Friday.

Daniel Libby, 40, has been charged with assault and battery on a public official, Massachusetts Bay Transport Authority (MBTA) Transit Police said in a statement.

After officers arrived at the Braintree MBTA commuter train station around 5:20 p.m. Wednesday night, the statement said the driver told them he had asked Libby to put on his face mask to help prevent the spread of the disease. coronavirus and comply with transport rules.

The driver told them that “Libby responded with multiple curses and refused to put on a mask,” the statement said. “It was then alleged that Libby pushed the victim and used her shoulder to force her way into the train.”

Face coverings are mandatory on board vehicles, at stations and facilities, on platforms and bus stops, and throughout the MBTA system for all passengers, including those who have been fully vaccinated, according to the MBTA website.

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He added that Libby, of Middleborough, Mass. “refused to cooperate” when officers told him to get off the train and give them his name after telling him the victim wanted to file an assault complaint. “

“Libby refused to cooperate with the officers and did not respond to any requests,” he said.

He was then taken into police custody for assaulting a public official.

MBTA Transport Police have not released any information about Libby’s bail or when he could appear in court.