Full Breakdown
Just Eat Driver Convicted of Public Indecency During Delivery
1/7/2026, 7:53:23 PM
Incident Overview
On October 2024, Muhammad Sajawal, a 31-year-old Just Eat delivery driver, was convicted of public indecency after being caught performing a sex act while delivering food to three women in Bellshill, Lanarkshire. The incident occurred when the women, who had ordered McDonald's, witnessed Sajawal engaging in the act while on a video call, prompting them to report the situation to the police.
Details of the Incident
During the trial at Hamilton Sheriff Court, one of the witnesses, a 16-year-old girl, testified that she could see Sajawal and her food bag next to him. She described feeling "sick to her stomach" upon observing him on FaceTime with his hand on his privates. Sajawal, who moved from Pakistan to Scotland for studies and had been working with Just Eat for six months, claimed he was merely using a vape and was unaware that the women could see him. He stated, "I was on a call with my father... The vape was in my hand and it is a habit that I play with my vape."
Court Proceedings
Depute fiscal Daniel Toner emphasized the credibility of the witnesses, noting that they provided straightforward evidence and were clearly distressed by the incident. Sajawal's defense attorney, Laura Kiernan, argued that his actions were misunderstood and that he was simply playing with his vape. However, Sheriff Shirley McKenna highlighted the clarity of the evidence presented, stating, "The evidence from one of the girls was clear that your hand was between your legs and you were touching yourself."
Legal Consequences
As a result of the conviction, Sajawal has been placed on the sex offenders' register. The sentencing has been deferred, with Sajawal's bail continued until a later date. Just Eat has been approached for comments regarding the incident but has not publicly responded.
Criticism & Opposition
The incident has raised concerns about the safety and conduct of delivery drivers, particularly in relation to how they interact with customers. Critics argue that such behavior is unacceptable and highlights a need for stricter oversight and training for delivery personnel to ensure customer safety.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I could see the driver and my bag of food right next to him and could see him on FaceTime to someone and could see his hand on his privates.” — 16-year-old witness
- “All three Crown witnesses gave their evidence in a straightforward, credible and reliable manner and did not seek to embellish the incident although they were clearly distressed by it.” — Depute fiscal Daniel Toner
- “The evidence from one of the girls was clear that your hand was between your legs and you were touching yourself. She explained that it made her feel sick to her stomach.” — Sheriff Shirley McKenna
This case underscores the importance of maintaining professional standards in the delivery industry and the potential implications of misconduct on customer trust and safety.
