A man who became violent after refusing to wear a mask inside the Vancouver Law Courts building is facing assault charges after a scuffle in which an officer broke a leg, police say. A court sheriff asked him to don a mask, but the man allegedly refused to put one on, and according to police, he also refused to leave the building. According to police, while the man was being arrested, he fell on top of an officer, breaking his leg. Police are now recommending charges of aggravated assault on a peace officer, assault on a peace officer, and disarming a peace officer. The man was also issued a $230 violation ticket for failing to wear a mask in an indoor public space.

Source: CBC News January 27, 2021 18:30 UTC