Do you want fries with that McPunch?

Published 12:01 am Tuesday, July 26, 2011

A McDonald’s manager in the Atlanta area is accused of punching a mother after she brought her autistic children and a service dog inside the restaurant.

Tiffany Denise Allen is charged with simple battery, simple assault and disorderly conduct, according to a warrant.

Jennifer Schwen

ker entered the McDonald’s in Marietta with her twins and service dog on July 12. Allen, who was off-duty at the time, became angry that the dog was inside, the warrant states. Police say Allen followed the mother around the restaurant, then punched her in the face in the parking lot. Surveillance video shows McDonald’s employees trying to restrain their co-worker, police wrote in the warrant.

The owners of the McDonald’s said they’re cooperating with police. “We respect and value our customers. Their safety … is always a top priority,” they said.

Associated Press