Passenger attacks National Guard soldier at San Juan Airport after being asked to wear face mask

A passenger attacked a National Guard soldier at San Juan Airport after being asked to put on a face mask. The man, identified as Adrien William, was filmed wildly hitting out at airport officials dressed in hazmat suits after arriving in Puerto Rico from the US on 28 November. Video of the event was uploaded to social media by several onlookers, including CBS journalist David Begnaud. “A man who arrived in Puerto Rico on a flight from the US, yesterday, attacked a P.R. National Guard soldier who twice told him to put on a mask at the baggage claim in San Juan, according to @PRNationalGuard,” he tweeted. “The man also refused to fill out mandatory travel declaration forms.” Begnaud added that William had been taken into police custody following the incident. Later videos show William lying on the floor while being restrained by airport police. According to the police report, “A man identified as Adrien William did not follow instructions regarding the use of a mask or provide personal data, and following this attacked the complainant in the face.” The guard he attacked then “proceeded to make a civil arrest”. The report adds that he refused medical assistance.<br/>