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Man arrested at South Station after attacking McDonald's employee for touching lid of his drink

The McDonald's employee received medical treatment at the scene

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A man was arrested at Boston's South Station on Saturday night after he allegedly assaulted a McDonald's employee for touching the lid of his drink.

MBTA Transit Police said they arrested a 34-year-old man around 7 p.m. Saturday after he attacked a McDonald's employee, striking him several times with his fists and the register. T police said the suspect reportedly became upset after the employee touched the lid of his drink.

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The suspect, whose name was not released by police, was transported to MBTA Transit Police headquarters for booking.

The McDonald's employee received medical treatment at the scene, T police said.

No further details were released.

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