Food delivery driver first London murder victim of 2020

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Friends said the man, an Algerian moped rider who worked for UberEats and Deliveroo, had been the victim of a road rage attack

A food delivery driver is believed to be following an altercation with a car driver.

The man, known as Taki, was found in Finsbury Park around 6.50pm on Friday and declared dead at the scene less than an hour later. His friends paid tribute to the ‘gentleman’ while London’s Met police said a murder investigation had been launched. Fellow delivery riders gathered in Stroud Green Road after the attack and a number said they had been targeted in the neighbourhood by local gang members.He added: ‘He had been in this country for the last three years but he had been here before for some years before going to Algeria for a while.

Another 23-year-old rider, who gave his name only as Paul, said: ‘Taki was a nice guy. He was a gentleman.The murder comes amid growing pressure on the government to take action against the capital’s growing knife crime epidemic.Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD5934/3Jan.

 

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Oh my lord above he was only earning a living😢 God rest his soul and deliver justice. My prayers and love go to his family and friends...Jesus what's wrong with people....

What is the matter with people nowadays... 🥴🥴🥴

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