Colin Mcinerney , 28 , was allegedly beaten outside Darwin McDonald 's . He says he gestured at family on Friday nights thinking they were his friends . Colin pulled up at McDonald 's drive - through before the other driver got out and allegedly started beating him . Windscreen wipers and cameras were allegedly used to beat him . Police say the two vehicles pulled up at traffic lights and 35-year - old man pleaded guilty to butcher 's gesture . Colin , the 35-year - old man and his year - old female companion were all arrested over the incident but later released without charge .
Colin Mcinerney , 28 , was allegedly beaten outside Darwin McDonald 's . He says he gestured at family on Friday night thinking they were his friends . Colin pulled up at McDonald 's drive-through before the other driver got out and allegedly started bashing him . Windscreen wipers and bottles were allegedly used to beat him . Police say the two vehicles pulled up at traffic lights and 35-year-old man took offence to Colin 's gesture . Colin , the 35-year-old man and his 36-year-old female companion were all arrested over the incident but later released without charge .