(CHICAGO) — A man accused of pouring gasoline on a woman and setting her on fire on a Chicago L train in an unprovoked attack will remain in custody, a judge ruled on Friday, saying he poses a danger to the community.

The suspect — Lawrence Reed, 50, of Chicago — faces a federal terrorism charge for what prosecutors called a “horrific and gruesome attack” that left the victim with severe burns.

During a detention hearing on Friday, Reed declined legal counsel and decided to represent himself, telling the judge he would also like to be detained for his safety, Chicago ABC station WLS reported.

The attack occurred Monday night near the Clark and Lake station on a Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line train and was captured on CTA security video, authorities said.

Authorities said Reed was

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