McDonald's customer accused of spitting at a teenage worker 'claimed she had COVID-19 and coughed at a police officer when she was arrested'
- A McDonald's customer allegedly spat at an 18-year-old fast food worker
- The 51-year-old allegedly shattered a glass door at the franchise in Eagle Vale
- After her arrest, the woman allegedly told police she tested positive to COVID-19
- Here’s how to help people impacted by Covid-19
A McDonald's customer accused of spitting at a teenage worker allegedly claimed she had coronavirus and coughed at a police officer during her arrest.
The 51-year-old allegedly spat on the 18-year-old fast food worker after her card was declined at the franchise in Eagle Vale Marketplace, Sydney's western suburbs, on Wednesday night.
Police were called to the McDonald's store at about 8.20pm after the woman allegedly became aggressive and shattered a glass door.
The 51-year-old was arrested in the shopping centre and taken to Campbelltown Police Station.
The 51-year-old woman is accused of spitting on the 18-year-old fast food worker after her card was declined at the franchise in Eagle Vale Marketplace (pictured), Sydney's western suburbs, on Wednesday night
She allegedly told officers she tested positive for COVID-19 while in custody and coughed in the face of a male senior constable.
The woman was charged with not complying with a direction regarding spitting or coughing during the COVID-19 crisis, common assault and destroying property.
Her matter was briefly mentioned at Campbelltown Local Court on Thursday. She did not apply for bail and it was formally refused.
She's due back at the same court on May 18.
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A McDonald's spokesman told Macarthur Chronicle the staff member had been offered 'full support'.
'The safety and security of our people and customers is our top priority,' he said.
'We have a number of security measures in place, such as CCTV, and are assisting the police with their investigation into this incident.
'We do not tolerate any form of violence or abuse.'
Daily Mail Australia has contacted McDonald's for comment.
Police were called to the McDonald's store at about 8.20pm after the woman allegedly became aggressive and shattered a glass door (pictured)
