Police: Fast-food worker threw hot cooking oil at customers

PHILADELPHIA – Police say a Philadelphia fast-food worker threw hot oil at customers during an argument at the drive-thru window.

Police allege the employee threw the cooking oil through the window during a dispute with three women over an order at about 3 a.m. Saturday at a Checkers restaurant.

A 20-year-old woman burned on her left arm and left leg was taken to Mercy Hospital in stable condition. Police say another 20-year-old woman and a 26-year-old woman were burned on their left arms, legs and head but declined treatment.

Twenty-eight-year-old Latifah Linder was charged with aggravated and simple assault, reckless endangering and related offences. Checkers says it is co-operating with police.

The Defender Association of Philadelphia, listed as representing Linder, didn’t immediately return a message seeking comment.