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Darrell Meekcom, recently diagnosed with multiple system atrophy that kills nerve cells in certain areas of the brain, dropped his pants in his van last Friday in front of a mobile speed camera in the English city of Kidderminster.
He has been caught several times by these cameras for minor speeding violations – such as driving 35 kilometers per hour in a 30 km / h zone – so he thought his pose was an ‘appropriate’ choice. But the funny action ended with a heavy-handed arrest.
Garden gate kicked in
The man tells the BBC that in a short time six officers were at the door of his house. They asked if they could come in. When Meekcom refused, his garden gate was kicked in and the officers threw him to the ground and handcuffed him.
Meekcom told officers he is terminally ill and has difficulty breathing. But the officers did not respond. In fact, he would also have been hit in the head.
He was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and exhibitionism. His wife filmed the “terrifying” incident.
Meekcom, who felt unwell and went to hospital after his release, says he reported the incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, which is responsible for handling complaints about the police.
“I have offered no resistance to the arrest and I find the response completely unreasonable under the circumstances,” said the 55-year-old.
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Dangerous Driving
Police told the BBC that officers received a report of ‘indecent exposure’ on Stourbridge Road around 1pm on 5 November. In response, they visited the home in Coley Close with the intention of talking to a person about the incident.
However, according to the police, the situation turned out differently, leading to an arrest on suspicion of indecent behavior and dangerous driving.
Police Commander Supt Mark Colquhoun responds: “The incident was assessed at the time, including viewing video material. I am convinced that the officers have taken appropriate measures.”
He continues: “The incident lasted about 38 minutes from arrival at the house, making it significantly longer than appears on the video.”
The 55-year-old man has been released on bail, Colquhoun said.
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