Peter James McGaughran, 32, (pictured) was arrested for choking a Walmart cashier in a unprovoked assault

A Delaware man was charged with battery when surveillance footage captured him choking a Walmart cashier.

Peter James McGaughran, 32, of Wilmington and his girlfriend Jennifer Budd, 38, are seen on overhead security footage making purchases at a Walmart in Stuart, Florida, on October 2.

The duo were waiting in the checkout line at 6.23pm when McGaughran suddenly becomes violent with the cashier.

Surveillance footage shows McGaughran (pictured) grabbing the unidentified cashier's head while his girlfriend Jennifer Budd (pictured) watches

In an unprovoked attack, McGaughran suddenly walks behind the checkout counter, takes a hold of the woman's head and begins to choke her.

Budd can be seen running behind the counter in an attempt to stop McGaughran as he presses the cashier against the counter.

McGaughran (pictured) proceeds to choke the woman and press her against the counter as the cashier screams

The cashier's screams alerted Walmart's security and loss prevention personnel attempted to detain McGaughran, WPTV reports.

When authorities arrived to the scene, McGaughran reportedly became aggressive with officers.

Police say McGaughran tried to kick and head-butt officers before being arrested.

McGaughran (pictured) was arrested by authorities, taken to the Martin County Jail and given a $11,500 bail

The suspect was 'heavily intoxicated' during the encounter.

The victim was transported to a local hospital where she received treatment for minor injuries.

TCPalm reports that McGaughran was taken to a hospital and then transferred to the Martin County Jail.

He has been charged with two counts of misdemeanor battery, resisting arrest without violence, battery on law enforcement and assault on law enforcement.

His bail is set at $11,500.