Florida Dunkin' Donuts Employee Suffers Burns from Hot Coffee Assault

A drive-thru customer in New Port Richey, Florida, attacked a Dunkin' Donuts employee with a hot coffee, causing facial burns.

An irate customer threw a hot cup of coffee at a Dunkin' Donuts employee's face, resulting in facial burns.
The incident occurred on Sunday morning at a Dunkin' on U.S. 19 in New Port Richey, approximately 30 miles northwest of Tampa.
The suspect, who remains at large, was given an extra cup of coffee for free before becoming angry and committing the assault.
Police have released photos of the suspect, urging the public to help identify him.
The attack highlights the ongoing issue of violence against fast-food workers, with a report noting at least 77,000 violent incidents at fast-food chains between 2017 and 2020.