A man in his 60s was arrested for stealing 950 wheels of cheese from Neal's Yard.

Neal's Yard Dairy recently made a shocking discovery - they had been duped by a man posing as a wholesale distributor. The man had promised to sell their cheese to a major French retailer, but it turned out to be a scam. This news came after the dairy reported the theft of over 900 wheels of their cheese, weighing in at a whopping 22 tonnes. As a result, a 63-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of fraud and handling stolen goods.

According to Neal's Yard Dairy, they had delivered the cheese to the fraudsters, who claimed to be a legitimate wholesale distributor. It wasn't until later that they realized they had been deceived. The Metropolitan Police have confirmed the arrest of the suspect and have stated that their investigations are ongoing.

In the meantime, the dairy is facing a significant financial loss due to the stolen cheese. However, they have reassured the public that they will still pay the small-scale producers who made the cheese, including Hafod, Westcombe, and Pitchfork. It is clear that this incident has had a huge impact on the cheese industry, with even celebrity chef Jamie Oliver taking to his Instagram page to share the news.

The producers of the stolen cheese, Westcombe, have also appealed to the public for help. They have asked people to keep an eye out for the cheddar and to contact Neal's Yard Dairy if they come across any suspiciously sold clothbound cheddars weighing either 10kg or 24kg without tags. In a video posted on their Instagram, they expressed their shock and disbelief at the theft and urged others to join in the search for the stolen cheese.

As this bizarre and unsettling case continues to unfold, Londoners can't help but be captivated by the strange world of cheese heists. From being tricked by fake distributors to appealing for the return of their beloved cheddar, Neal's Yard Dairy and their cheesemakers continue to face the consequences of this massive theft. Stay tuned for more updates on this peculiar case from the heart of London.

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