Driver killed, thief sentenced in Leeds van theft

In a tragic incident in Leeds, Claudiu Carol Kondor, a 42-year-old Amazon delivery driver, was killed while attempting to prevent the theft of his van by 32-year-old Mark Ross. CCTV footage captured Ross driving away with Kondor clinging to the vehicle at speeds of up to 60 mph, leading to a crash that resulted in fatal injuries for Kondor. Ross was found guilty of murder and sentenced to a minimum of 30 years in prison on March 14. The police tracked Ross down through CCTV and house-to-house inquiries, leading to his arrest. The case has raised concerns about the safety of delivery drivers and the risks they face in the line of duty. This incident is part of a larger narrative regarding violence against workers in the gig economy.