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Panera Bread: Employee Hailed As Hero for Stopping Violent Customer

Customer Attacked Employee and Spit in His Face

A Panera Bread employee in Fredericksburg, Virginia, has been hailed as a hero after he defended himself and his coworkers from a violent customer.

The incident happened on Monday, May 8, when a customer entered the store and began arguing with employees over a drink order.

The customer then allegedly became violent, punching one employee in the face and spitting in another employee's face.

Employee Fought Back to Protect Coworkers

The employee who was punched, a 22-year-old man, fought back against the customer and managed to subdue him until police arrived.

The customer, a 36-year-old man, was arrested and charged with assault and battery.

The employee who was punched suffered minor injuries.

Community Praises Hero Employee

The employee's actions have been praised by the community, with many people calling him a "hero" for protecting his coworkers.

Panera Bread has also released a statement thanking the employee for his bravery.

"We are grateful for the quick thinking and bravery of our employee who intervened to protect his coworkers from harm," the statement said.

"We are proud of his actions and are providing him with the support he needs during this time."

Questions and Answers

1. What happened at the Panera Bread in Fredericksburg, Virginia?
2. How did the employee defend himself and his coworkers?
3. What charges were filed against the customer?
4. How has the community responded to the employee's actions?
5. What statement did Panera Bread release?

Sources

• Panera Bread employee hailed as hero for stopping violent customer (Fredericksburg.com)
• Panera Bread employee hailed as hero after subduing violent customer (WRIC)
• Panera Bread employee in Fredericksburg hailed as hero after stopping violent customer (Washington Post)