Newtown Food delivery rider allegedly assaulted, scooter stolen

A man will face court today after police allege he punched a food delivery rider in the chest before taking off on his scooter in Sydney’s inner west.

A man will face court after allegedly assaulting a food delivery rider before taking off on his scooter in Sydney’s inner west.

Police were called to King St in Newtown shortly after midnight after a food delivery rider was allegedly punched and had his motor scooter stolen.

Police say the 44-year-old rider was approached by an unknown man who allegedly punched him in the chest before taking off on the scooter. The rider was not hurt.

A short time later, officers sighted the scooter on Mechanic St, Newtown, with the rider not wearing a helmet. The 28-year-old man was stopped at the intersection of Mary and Lennox streets where he returned a positive roadside breath test.

A food delivery rider was allegedly assaulted before his scooter was stolen in King St, Newtown. Picture: Monique Harmer

He was arrested and taken to Newtown Police Station where he returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.140.

Police checks revealed the man’s licence had been suspended.

He was charged with common assault, mid-range drink driving, taking and driving a conveyance without owner’s consent and a string of traffic offences.

He was refused bail to face Newtown Local Court on Thursday.