Mia Miller breaks silence over Hindley Street McDonald’s spitting video

The young woman accused of punching and spitting on a Macca’s worker has apologised, but says it never would’ve happened if she received “a free cup of water”.

A young woman charged after allegedly punching and spitting on a Hindley St McDonald’s worker says she is sorry, but blames the employee for not giving her a “free cup of water”.

Mia Miller, 18, is accused of punching a staff member in the head, spitting, and throwing a drink and other items at workers during a late-night Macca’s run on Sunday, October 9.

The incident was captured in a video circulated online.

Speaking exclusively to 7NEWS Adelaide, Ms Miller said she had entered the store to ask for a free cup of water but was refused, so she reached behind the counter to get one herself.

While the 18-year-old said she was sorry and was “really, really drunk” at the time of the incident, she said the alleged attack could have been avoided if workers “had just given her the water”.

“I do really want everyone to know that I genuinely am really, really sorry and I feel really bad for my actions that night,” Ms Miller said.

“I’m disgusted by my behaviour, like that is disgusting. Like, that’s not ladylike at all, it’s feral.”

Video showed Ms Miller appearing to throw items at workers on McDonald's on Hindley Street. Picture: Instagram

Ms Miller, 18, said she was sorry after the incident. Picture: 7NEWS Adelaide

“They could’ve just given me the cup of free water and none of this would’ve happened, but I should’ve just accepted it and walked away.”

Ms Miller has been charged with disorderly behaviour, two counts of aggravated assault (shop worker) and committing a prohibited act with human biological material.

The charges come after the introduction of new regulations which could see perpetrators who attack retail workers jailed for up to seven years, more than double the previous penalty.

“It’s just scary like I’m worried I might get locked up … I don’t think I’m fit for jail, do you know what I mean?” Ms Miller said.

Ms Miller will face court on November 24.

SDA secretary Josh Peak slammed the incident, saying there was “no excuse” for the behaviour.

He also questioned why paid security guards were not at the premises at the time of the alleged assault.

“Customer abuse is a very serious and real threat for fast food workers. It impacts both their physical safety and mental wellbeing and should not be tolerated under any circumstances,” Mr Peak said.

“It doesn’t matter how much you’ve had to drink, it’s just not on.”

“We’re calling for a full investigation to be conducted into why paid security guards were removed from such a volatile workplace.”