Fake Deliveroo Act Ends in 38 Years Behind Bars

Londoners are used to seeing delivery riders weave through traffic at all hours, but one man exploited that familiarity to carry out a series of shootings that left a family shattered. A court has sentenced 33 year old Jazz Reid to 38 years in prison after he opened fire on a man and his eight year old daughter while pretending to be a delivery driver in north west London. The attack took place as the family sat in their car celebrating the child’s birthday, a moment meant to be ordinary and joyful that instead turned into a scene of extreme violence. Reid fired repeatedly at close range, injuring the father so severely that he is now unlikely to walk again and leaving the young girl with lasting physical and psychological trauma.

The case revealed a pattern that felt chillingly methodical. Reid would travel from his home, change into a disguise associated with everyday food deliveries, then cycle to his targets as if blending into the background of the city. This was not a single outburst but part of a sequence of shootings carried out over several weeks, involving multiple weapons and locations across London. Prosecutors argued that the lack of a clear personal motive made the crimes even more disturbing, raising the possibility that the attacks were carried out for financial gain rather than personal grievance. The court heard that Reid refused to explain his actions, a silence that only deepened concerns about the risk he posed to the public.

During sentencing, the judge made clear that no length of imprisonment could undo the damage inflicted on the victims. Statements read in court described a family living with constant fear, flashbacks and irreversible change. The girl injured in the shooting continues to suffer anxiety and trauma far beyond what any child should experience, while her father faces a future defined by physical limitation. The use of an everyday disguise added another layer of unease, turning something familiar into a symbol of threat. In a city where convenience and speed define modern life, the idea that a delivery outfit could conceal lethal intent struck a nerve.

Beyond the courtroom, the case has left a mark on public consciousness. It forces uncomfortable reflection on how anonymity in a busy city can be exploited and how easily trust can be weaponised. Reid’s sentence removes him from the streets for decades, but the story lingers as a reminder that the most shocking crimes sometimes hide behind the most ordinary appearances, unfolding not in dark corners but in moments that were meant to be safe, familiar and shared with family.