On Tuesday afternoon, a SEPTA private security guard was photographed by a camera on the revolving door of the Arrott traffic center in Frankfurt assaulting a 51-year-old man. SEPTA police are investigating.

SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch told PhillyVoice that the security officer, an employee of Allied Universal Security Services and the man had a “verbal argument” at about 1:30 pm on Tuesday, before being kicked or punched. Why It was reported that the incident was caused by “fare evasion”, but Event video posted on Twitter There is no indication that the man entered the station without paying.

Bush told the Voice of Philadelphia: “We are not yet sure why they argued, so as the investigation progresses, we are trying to learn more about it.”

The video showed that the man walked towards the security guard, and the security guard stepped back, and then appeared to reach out to grab the thing on his chest—perhaps a bag that seemed to hang on his shoulder. At this time, the security seemed to raise his fist in a fighting stance, took a step towards the man, and punched him on the head. The man fell to the ground, and the security seemed to punch at least four more punches.

According to Bush, the unidentified security guard left his post “immediately after the incident,” before the police arrived at the scene. The 51-year-old man was taken to Temple University Hospital for treatment. Busch said he was not life-threatening.

As of Wednesday afternoon, it is unclear whether the security guard will face criminal charges due to the incident. Busch told PhillyVoice that SEPTA will not allow him to work on his system again.

This happened a few weeks after SEPTA told PhillyVoice Extension of contract with Allied Universal Security Services Unarmed security guards will be stationed along the Market-Frankford Line (from the 15th Street Station to the Frankfurt Transportation Center) between 6 am and 6 pm for 90 days.

Although Busch stated that there is no data showing the effectiveness of the guards, but Inquirer According to reports, they appear to have “helped stop ticket bounces at the station.”

Bush told PhillyVoice when the contract with Allied Universal Security Services was extended: “We think that some security is still needed to supplement or increase our existing personnel with the SEPTA transit police.” “The security personnel help us have a clear sense of presence and help. Enhanced security and [help] As more people come back. ”