Homeless Man Arrested Over £1,936 Free Meal at London’s Dorchester Hotel
Homeless Man Dines and Dashes at Luxury Dorchester
Mikko Luistinen, 58, a homeless man, faces charges after allegedly tucking into a posh £1,936 meal at London’s iconic five-star Dorchester Hotel in May 2022 – without paying a penny. Reports say he enjoyed fine dining complete with wine before vanishing without settling the whopping bill.
Staff Alert Cops, Court Drama Follows
Mayfair’s prestigious Dorchester Hotel staff quickly alerted police, leading to Luistinen’s arrest. Given bail, he then skipped his court date, forcing authorities to issue a warrant. The 58-year-old was finally caught earlier this month and dragged back to justice.
Court Delays Over Language Barrier
Appearing in Westminster Magistrates’ Court, Luistinen wore a green jumper and trousers, only confirming his identity. But the hearing hit a snag – no Finnish interpreter was available. District Judge Briony Clarke apologised for the delay and pushed the case to 22 April, promising a video interpreter will attend.
Charged and Remanded
- Charges: obtaining services dishonestly and failing to surrender to custody
- Status: currently remanded in custody
- Next hearing: 22 April at Westminster Magistrates’ Court
