Taunton dad due in court for McDonald's tirade

TAUNTON, Mass. -- A local father is due in court Tuesday after unleashing an alleged verbal tirade at McDonald's in Taunton.

Derek Lindsay, 34, and his child, were at the fast food restaurant's play area on Sunday, where clowns dressed as Ronald McDonald and Shrek were entertaining a group of kids.

According to police, the outburst started when another man overheard Lindsay instructing his child to push other kids out of the way. The son followed his parent's advice, which led to a verbal confrontation.

Lindsay began shouting and cursing and tried to incite a fight with the other dad. Police investigated the scene after a receiving a 911 tip from a concerned patron. Lindsay was question while parked in his white SUV.

The Taunton father was charged with disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace.

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