A TOWRADGI man will in appear in court next month after he allegedly assaulted an employee at a fast-food restaurant in Sylvania.

About 2.15am on Saturday, a 21-year-old man went to a fast-food restaurant at the intersection of Port Hacking Road and Princes Highway, and allegedly sprayed a fire extinguisher assaulting an employee.

Sutherland police were notified and commenced investigations.

The 23-year-old woman employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

Following inquiries, police went to a home on Murranar Road, Towradgi and spoke to a 21-year-old man about 9.20pm on Thursday.

The man was issued with a court attendance for common assault and destroying or damaging property.

He is due to appear at Sutherland Local Court on Thursday November 8.