The moment a bunch of men attempted to steal a delivery rider’s bike is captured on shocking video.
The footage, which was uploaded to Twitter yesterday, appears to have been shot around east London’s Canary Wharf.
Video depicts a struggle between three Deliveroo riders and a group of about five black-clad males who appear to be in a gang.
The bright turquoise jackets and bags that the delivery riders are sporting make them easy to recognize. They are also clutching their bicycles.
The footage was captured after the actual violence started, so it’s unclear how it started, but as the 40-second clip goes on, it seems like more and more individuals are becoming involved in the altercation.
One rider, who was wearing a blue jacket as well as another orange Just Eat delivery backpack, then turned his back and attempted to get his bike and leave the situation.
But a member of the gang dressed in black stopped him from leaving by attempting to snatch the delivery rider’s bike away from him.
The rider clung on to the bike until another member of the gang pushed the man trying to steal it away.
The same gang member, who was wearing a grey hoodie and black coat, was also seen attempting to separate the fighting people in the video.
A Deliveroo spokesperson said: ‘We are extremely concerned by this incident and strongly condemn all forms of violence towards riders.
‘There is no place for this, especially when riders are carrying out a vital role in their communities.
‘We are currently investigating this as a matter of urgency. The safety and well-being of our riders is an absolute priority.’
Metro has also contacted the Metropolitan Police for more information.
Elsewhere in London recently, a shameless Deliveroo customer was branded ‘heartless’ after they stepped over a driver who collapsed on the street while bringing them food.