A Southie man with a 22-page criminal record has been charged in an alleged knife attack at the Andrew MBTA station.

Thomas Digaetano, 42, has been ordered held pending a dangerousness hearing after being arraigned in connection to the alleged assault earlier this week.

An MBTA Transit Police officer on Tuesday at around 4:14 p.m. reportedly saw two men fighting near the Ellery Street entrance to the busway at Andrew Station.

When the cop approached, one of the men fled toward Southampton Street. The officer chased the man, later identified as Digaetano, and detained him not far from the station.

The alleged victim, 41, suffered several lacerations to his head and abdomen. He was transported to Boston Medical Center for treatment.

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Surveillance footage shows Digaetano allegedly assaulting the victim with a knife, striking the victim several times in his upper body.

A second suspect, shown wearing a black T-shirt and tan shorts and a black backpack, is seen kicking and punching the victim while he’s on the ground. The second suspect was being sought by police.

Digaetano has a 22-page criminal record including five open cases in South Boston. Some of his recent charges include possession with intent to distribute, assault and battery, theft, strangulation, and kidnapping.

“This act of violence in the middle of the day in a busy transit station is intolerable and an affront to the many public transportation users who expect and deserve safe, efficient transit,” Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden said in a statement.

“I thank the MBTA police for their quick work in apprehending this suspect and I believe a dangerousness hearing is entirely appropriate given the nature of the attack,” Hayden added.

Digaetano was charged with assault to murder, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

Judge Roberto Ronquillo ordered Digaetano held pending a June 11 dangerousness hearing. Under Massachusetts law, a defendant found dangerous by a judge can be held without bail for up to 120 days.