Texas Mall Employee Beaten Unconscious After Confronting Rowdy Teens

Texas mall worker attacked

A mall worker in Texas is recovering from serious injuries after being beaten unconscious by a father and son. The incident happened at the Central Mall in Texas.
 

The facts

The employee, Richard Houff Jr, asked a group of rowdy teenagers to leave the mall because of their disruptive behaviour. The situation escalated when the father, Daniel Lynn Thomas, and his 13-year-old son confronted Houff and attacked him, leaving the employee with facial fractures and a concussion.

Legal Action

The assailant was arrested for grievous bodily harm, but was later released on bail.

Impact and risks for retail workers

The victim's family expressed their distress at the traumatic events and highlighted the impact on their loved one.

The incident is a stark reminder of the risks faced by retail workers when dealing with unruly behaviour in public spaces.