Met Police officer delivers Deliveroo order after rider arrested in Hampstead Town
Customer received meal from officer following arrest on suspicion of immigration offence during patrol
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A Deliveroo customer in Hampstead Town received an unexpected delivery on 29 July when a Metropolitan Police officer arrived at their door with their meal. The original rider had been arrested minutes earlier during a mobile patrol in the area.
The arrest was carried out by officers from the Hampstead Town and Highgate Safer Neighbourhoods teams. The rider was detained on suspicion of an immigration offence, according to the Metropolitan Police. The force did not release further details about the rider’s identity or the status of the investigation.
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How the delivery was completed
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police told the Ham & High that the customer opened their door expecting a Deliveroo rider but instead found an officer holding their food. The spokesperson described the moment as an unplanned twist in routine policing.
“Keeping local roads safer, addressing community concerns and making sure lunch does not go missing, all in a morning’s work!”
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The police did not explain how the meal was transferred to the officer or whether the customer was charged for the delivery. Deliveroo has not commented on the incident.
What happens next
The rider remains in police custody while the investigation continues. The Metropolitan Police has not confirmed whether charges will be brought. Residents with concerns about road safety or immigration offences can contact the Hampstead Town and Highgate Safer Neighbourhoods teams through the Met Police website.
Questions this report answers
+Why was the Deliveroo rider arrested?
The rider was arrested on suspicion of an immigration offence during a mobile patrol in Hampstead Town on 29 July 2024. The Metropolitan Police has not released further details about the specific allegations or the rider’s identity.
+Did the customer still have to pay for the delivery?
It is unclear whether the customer was charged for the meal. The Metropolitan Police and Deliveroo have not commented on whether the customer was refunded or if the delivery fee was waived after the incident.
+What should residents do if they have concerns about road safety or immigration?
Residents in Hampstead Town can report concerns to the Hampstead Town and Highgate Safer Neighbourhoods teams via the Metropolitan Police website. The teams handle local road safety and immigration-related issues as part of their patrols.
+Will the rider face charges?
The rider remains in police custody while the investigation continues. The Metropolitan Police has not confirmed whether charges will be brought or what the next steps in the case will be.
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