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Man Arrested After Eating Takeaway on Police Car and Damaging It

CCTV footage shows a 21-year-old man placing food on a police car bonnet before damaging the vehicle. City of London Police released the video of the incident.

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CCTV footage released by City of London Police shows Adam Bachir-Belmehdi, 21, placing his takeaway food on the bonnet of a police car to eat it. The video then shows the man beginning to vandalise the vehicle.

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The footage captures the man ripping off the car's wing mirror after finishing his meal. City of London Police shared the CCTV recording to document the sequence of events. The incident occurred in the City of London area.

Key Facts

Adam Bachir-Belmehdi
21-year-old man identified in footage
Takeaway on bonnet
Food placed on police car before damage
Wing mirror removed
Vehicle vandalised after meal

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    The man faces potential criminal charges for vehicle damage.

  2. 02

    Police may increase patrols in the area following the incident.

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PublishedMay 22, 2026, 1:01 PM
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