A FUNDRAISER has been launched to help a terminally ill Kidderminster dad fulfil more bucket list wishes after he was arrested for mooning at a speed camera.
Darrell Meekcom, who has multiple system atrophy and Parkinson's, was wrestled to the ground in his back garden by officers last week after he carried out his bucket list wish of baring his bum at a speed camera in Kidderminster.
He was arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure and dangerous driving and was later released on bail.
Responding to the widespread reaction to his mooning antics, Mr Meekcom said: "I'm quite amazed really - I think I did something that people really dreamed of doing."
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Now, his wife and carer Sarah has decided to launch a campaign to raise funds for activities and for charity.
Some of the items on the 55-year-old's list include driving a Jaguar XJ around Silverstone, a bungee jump, skydive, and travelling the UK coast in a camper van.
Mr Meekcom is also open to suggestions for other items to put on his list. People can donate to the fundraiser here.
Sarah Meekcom said: "We haven't got extra funding to do all of those things.
"The progression (of Mr Meekcom's illness) is going to be quicker than we imagined."
The dad-of-two added: "We are not rich by any means.
"Anything I do get to do I'm going to do it in aid of the Multiple System Atrophy Trust and Parkinson's UK.
"I'm looking forward to feeling well enough to go and do it."
In a statement released today, West Mercia Police said: "We are aware of media coverage concerning an incident in Kidderminster.
"Around 1pm on Friday 5 November officers received a report of indecent exposure on Stourbridge Road.
"Officers attended a property in Coley Close with the intention of speaking to an individual regarding the incident.
"On arrival at the address 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."
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