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A teenage McDonald's worker has been left with horrific injuries after a vicious customer threw her to the ground by the hair and curb stomped her head.
Aryiah Lynch, 15, sustained brain damage, a fractured skull and a broken nose during the horrifying attack on April 14.
Lynch was working a shift at a McDonald's in St. Louis County, Missouri, when Johnny Ricks, 25, brutally assaulted her, police said.
The terrifying ordeal was captured on video and reportedly began after career criminal Ricks lost his temper while trying to use an electronic menu.
'I was just trying to protect myself in the moment. I just want him in jail and charges to be pressed,' Lynch told FirstAlert4.
McDonald's worker Ariyah Lynch was left with horrific injuries after a vicious career criminal allegedly threw her to the ground by the hair and curb stomped her head
The 15-year-old sustained brain damage, a fractured skull and a broken nose during the horrifying attack on April 14
Career criminal Jonny Ricks, 25, has been charged in connection with the brutal assault
Sickening video shows a melee unfolding outside the restaurant with several people brawling.
Lynch, visible in her red McDonald's uniform, can be seen being shoved to the ground by a man police say is Ricks.
As she attempts to get up he strikes her on the back of the head before grabbing her by the hair and dragging her to the ground.
As she lies dazed on the floor, the thug raises his foot up high and stomps it down on Lynch's head causing it to bash onto the concrete.
The violent attack left Lynch requiring surgery for her broken nose and covered in lacerations.
Ricks, of St. Louis, is accused of assault and property damage.
Lynch said the incident began after Ricks became hostile while trying to use the drive-thru.
'It was getting loud and doing the most and being obnoxious in the drive-thru, so we said, 'If you want to get your order taken, step inside,' recalled Lynch.
The sick attack was caught on camera and reportedly began after Ricks (allegedly seen far right) lost his temper in the drive thru
Lynch, visible in her red McDonald's uniform, can be seen being shoved to the ground by a man police say is Ricks
The violent assault left Lynch requiring surgery for her broken nose and covered in lacerations
She said once he and others he was with stepped inside, they began spitting at staff and trying to swing for them.
The situation then escalated to what was seen in the troubling video.
'Getting stomped out by a grown man? I wasn't prepared for what was gonna happen,' Lynch said.
The teen's mom, Shawnunique Phillips, said the attack has 'shattered' her family.
'She is fighting hard to stay upbeat but this is only the beginning of a very uphill battle,' she said in a GoFundMe post raising money for medical expenses.
'This assault has been a life changing experience for her. Please keep Ariyah in your prayers.'
Ricks is due to appear in court in connection with the offense on April 25.
The career criminal has charges for theft, fraud, disorderly conduct, speeding and littering dating back to 2016.
The teen is now making her recovery and said she would like to see charges pressed against those responsible
The brawl took place at this McDonald's branch in St Louis County, Missouri
In April last year he was also arrested for aggravated assault.
Police are now investigating to identify other victims and suspects involved in the fight.
'Ensuring the safety of both our employees and customers is paramount to me as a local business owner,' Jimmy Williams, the owner of the McDonald's branch said.
'We have a strict workplace violence policy at my restaurants. My team is fully cooperating with the St. Louis County police in their investigation.'
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