Watch: Deliveroo rider fights off knife-wielding bike thief

A knife-wielding robber attacked a Deliveroo cyclist in north London before stabbing him in the stomach in an attempt to steal his bike.

Lewis Livingstone of Wellington Road, Enfield, was on Thursday jailed for six and a half years after pleading guilty to attempted robbery and possession of a bladed article.

CCTV footage shows the cyclist tackling him to the floor in an attempt to reclaim his stolen bike before Livingstone thrusts a large kitchen knife into the victim’s abdomen.

Onlookers managed to detain the attacker at around 4.30pm on July 1 last year until police arrived.

Wood Green Crown Court, sitting at Hendon magistrates’ court, heard that the victim, then aged 28, was riding his bike home in Enfield after buying food when Livingstone, who was waiting at a bus stop in Fore Street, leapt into the road.

Livingstone pushed and kicked the man off his bike before taking out a knife and chasing him off.

The cyclist then charged at Livingstone as he attempted to ride away bringing the robber to the ground. As they wrestled on the floor Livingstone retrieved his knife and stabbed the victim in the abdomen and slashed his hands with the blade.

The victim was heard screaming for help with passers-by coming to his aid and holding Livingstone down until police arrived at the scene.

When asked why he had done it, one witness claimed Livingstone said: “Is he dead?”

The victim was given first aid at the scene before being taken to hospital where his injuries were assessed as not life-threatening or life-changing.

The investigative team charged Livingstone within 24 hours. He was remanded in custody.

Livingstone initially claimed he was acting in self-defence but detectives rejected the notion.

In an impact statement, the victim said: “I believe this man was going to kill me, had the people not come to my rescue.

“I am still not over the shock and fear. I spent the night in hospital having nightmares. I still have a lot of pain in my side and hands as a result of being stabbed.

“I am now in the queue waiting for surgery on my hands.”

Detective Constable James Hunt, the investigating officer, said: “The victim continues to suffer with the physical and psychological impact of this incident.

“He was going about his day, having just bought some food, when he was thrust into a terrible ordeal.

“I know he is incredibly grateful to the people who came to his aid. Were it not for their bravery, this incident could potentially have been far worse.

“It’s a good example of the community coming forward and working together with the police following a serious crime.

“Those valuable witnesses, combined with other investigative work, were key in helping us quickly charge and remand Livingstone.”

Livingstone received a further 18 months for being in breach of a suspended sentence.