Overview
- Deputies say the Sept. 27 incident occurred in the Space Mountain exit corridor, and identified Faraz Syed, 38, of Oakland, Michigan, as the suspect arrested for simple battery.
- Witnesses, including the victim’s fiancée, reported that Syed said he needed a restroom and then allegedly charged the victim after being told to wait, with deputies noting conflicting statements from Syed about any contact.
- The victim, who had prior back surgery, was transported by paramedics to Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital for evaluation and treatment.
- Disney reported no surveillance footage of the encounter, so deputies relied on witness accounts, the arrest report, and body-worn camera recordings from the investigation.
- Syed was charged under Florida Statute §784.03, entered a plea of not guilty, and was released on a $2,000 cash bond as the case remains pending.