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Man Arrested for Assaulting McDonald's Employee Over Drink Lid in Boston

The incident occurred at South Station, where the customer became enraged after an employee touched his drink lid, leading to multiple punches and the use of a cash register as a weapon.

Overview

  • A 34-year-old man was arrested in Boston after assaulting a McDonald's employee for touching the lid of his drink.
  • The assault included multiple punches and striking the employee with a cash register.
  • The incident took place at South Station around 7 p.m. on Saturday.
  • The victim was treated for injuries at the scene; the assailant was taken to MBTA police headquarters for booking.
  • McDonald's has specific hygiene protocols, including glove use and hand washing, though it's unclear if there are rules about touching drink lids.