Authorities in Kentucky say a man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a female security guard at a public library in Lexington last week.

According to WKYT, the alleged victim first asked 39-year-old Christopher Davis to leave the Lexington Public Library on January 27 after someone reported observing him use a public computer to access pornography.

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The unidentified security guard reportedly escorted the suspect to an elevator. Though Davis appeared to comply with the request at first, he allegedly punched the victim in her face before fleeing the library on foot.

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Police indicate the library security officer attempted to reach her pepper spray to subdue the suspect but was unable to access the weapon.

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Authorities caught up to the suspect the next day and placed him under arrest. He was transported to the Fayette County Detention Center where he remained behind bars as of the latest reports available.

Davis is expected to face a criminal count of assault.

[Featured image: Christopher Davis, Fayette County Detention Center]