Terminally ill man arrested for 'mooning' at speed camera

[dead0man]

BBC

An old man was told he was terminally ill, so he decided to do a bucket list.  One thing on the list was to "moon a speed camera", so he did.  A few hours later....

He said about six officers arrived at his home a short time later asking to be let in and when he refused, his garden gate was kicked in and the officers got him to the ground to cuff him.

He said his wife filmed the "frightening" incident during which Mr Meekcom told the officers he was terminally ill and would struggle to breathe. He said he also suffered a blow to the head.

"I did not resist arrest once and I felt the response was completely disproportionate in the circumstances," he said.

Mr Meekcom, who felt unwell and went to hospital after his release from custody, said he has reported the incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

West Mercia Police said officers received a report of indecent exposure on Stourbridge Road at about 13:00 GMT on 5 November and attended a property in Coley Close with the intention of speaking to an individual regarding the incident.

The force said on arrival officers attempted to speak to a man, however the situation developed which led to his subsequent arrest on suspicion of indecent exposure and dangerous driving.

Local area commander Supt Mark Colquhoun, said: "We appreciate the footage and commentary circulating around the incident has caused some concern.

"The incident was reviewed at the time and, after consideration of the full facts and circumstances, including reviewing officers' body-worn video, I am satisfied that appropriate action was taken by officers.

"The incident lasted around 38 minutes from the time of arrival at the address and therefore lasted significantly longer than the footage already in the media."

that seems excessive.



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[Ancestral Republican]

Political correctness gone truly mad.

[certified hummus supporter 🇵🇸🤝🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦]

Johnson's Britain

[John Dule]

At least they don't have anything better to do. Oh, wait...

[junior chįmp]

Reasons why America is no longer great again

[Conservatopia]

Reasons why America is no longer great again

Because it's no longer ruled by Britain?

[junior chįmp]

Reasons why America is no longer great again

Because it's no longer ruled by Britain?

You’re scuppered mate, the whole place is full of macaroons

[Alcibiades]

At least they don't have anything better to do. Oh, wait...

Not really sure what West Mercia Police would have to do with a scandal in South Yorkshire.

[NewYorkExpress]

Seems like this man should be in a psychiatric facility, not a jail cell, even when you take into account the terminal illness.

[Alben Barkley]

Oi mate! You got a loicense for that arsehole?

[Zinneke]

we do this in our sleep in west Brussels

[Mopsus]

Seems like this man should be in a psychiatric facility, not a jail cell, even when you take into account the terminal illness.

A psychiatric facility? For what?

[NewYorkExpress]

Seems like this man should be in a psychiatric facility, not a jail cell, even when you take into account the terminal illness.

A psychiatric facility? For what?

Insanity?

[Mopsus]

Seems like this man should be in a psychiatric facility, not a jail cell, even when you take into account the terminal illness.

A psychiatric facility? For what?

Insanity?

What part of this story makes you think that he's insane?

[NewYorkExpress]

Seems like this man should be in a psychiatric facility, not a jail cell, even when you take into account the terminal illness.

A psychiatric facility? For what?

Insanity?

What part of this story makes you think that he's insane?

Only insane people moon speed cameras. Granted, the insanity could have been caused by his terminal illness.

[Mopsus]

Seems like this man should be in a psychiatric facility, not a jail cell, even when you take into account the terminal illness.

A psychiatric facility? For what?

Insanity?

What part of this story makes you think that he's insane?

Only insane people moon speed cameras. Granted, the insanity could have been caused by his terminal illness.

I don't think that's in the DSM.

[You don't see any blue avatars now]

Suddenly I understand why you want to ban autistic people from the Blog. I need to touch grass, and like Mopolis said, mooning a speed camera isn't exactly diagnosable "insanity" like you seem to think.

[John Dule]

Seems like this man should be in a psychiatric facility

You're projecting again.

[Joe Republic]

Speaking of moons, I feel like NYE's utterly batsh**t takes tend to correspond with the lunar cycles.

[Blue3]

Seems like this man should be in a psychiatric facility, not a jail cell, even when you take into account the terminal illness.

A psychiatric facility? For what?

Insanity?

What part of this story makes you think that he's insane?

Only insane people moon speed cameras. Granted, the insanity could have been caused by his terminal illness.

Uh, no. This is a well known teen prank. Sounds like you need to go to the psych ward and get help.

[NewYorkExpress]

Seems like this man should be in a psychiatric facility, not a jail cell, even when you take into account the terminal illness.

A psychiatric facility? For what?

Insanity?

What part of this story makes you think that he's insane?

Only insane people moon speed cameras. Granted, the insanity could have been caused by his terminal illness.

Uh, no. This is a well known teen prank. Sounds like you need to go to the psych ward and get help.

I have been to a psych ward. On multiple occasions. They weren't successful at helping me then, why would they be successful now?

[Blue3]

Seems like this man should be in a psychiatric facility, not a jail cell, even when you take into account the terminal illness.

A psychiatric facility? For what?

Insanity?

What part of this story makes you think that he's insane?

Only insane people moon speed cameras. Granted, the insanity could have been caused by his terminal illness.

Uh, no. This is a well known teen prank. Sounds like you need to go to the psych ward and get help.

I have been to a psych ward. On multiple occasions. They weren't successful at helping me then, why would they be successful now?

Sorry to hear that. But thenyou should know better than to judge others in this way.