Court date for Kidderminster man who mooned at speed camera

Darrell Meekcom, from Kidderminster, was initially arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure and dangerous driving by six officers at his home in November last year. 

Footage showed the retired university lecturer and registered nurse, who has multiple system atrophy (MSA), being bundled to the ground by the officers in his back garden. 

Darrell Meekcom restrained by police officers

Mr Meekcom, who lives with his wife Sarah and their two daughters, previously told how he was left "gobsmacked" when cops turned up outside their home.

Mooning at a speed camera was on his bucket list of things he wants to do before he dies and was outraged at the police's response, which he's described as "outrageous bullying."

He was bailed following the arrest and said he was interviewed under caution in January 2022. 

During the interview, he claims police indicated to his solicitor that Mr Meekcom would be charged with using homophobic language and causing a public disorder. 

However on Thursday morning (April 14), Mr Meekcom received a notice outlining that he's been charged with using threatening behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress and obstructing a constable in the execution of their duty. 

He's also been charged with using threatening behaviour with intent to cause harassment, alarm and distress. 

Mr Meekcom, aged 55, has said that the charges do not relate to the mooning itself, but the incident during his arrest at his Coley Close home. 

The charge sheet issued to Mr Meekcom

He's hit back at the charges claiming that officers are "looking for any little thing to get me on". 

He said: "It's pathetic. 

"What an absolute waste of public funding. 

“This is an escalation of what they've done. You can't keep changing it and altering it until you find something that fits. 

"What are they going to come up with next. They are literally looking for any little thing to get me on. 

"I pulled my trousers down and mooned at a speed camera. That's all I did."
Mr Meekcom is due to appear at Worcester Magistrates' Court on May 17. 

A police spokesperson said: "As legal proceedings are now active, West Mercia Police cannot make any further comment at this time".

Following the arrest, local area commander, Superintendent 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.

“The criminal investigation is ongoing and a complaint has been made to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC), therefore it would be inappropriate to comment further."

Following the incident, graffiti featuring TV icon Bart Simpson mooning at police officers appeared on an underpass wall near the Watermill pub in Kidderminster. 

Darrell Meekcom next to the mural. Photo: SWNS

It was later revealed to be Glasgow-based artist The Rebel Bear, who has been dubbed the 'Scottish Banksy,' who painted it in tribute to Mr Meekcom.  

The art installation was later defaced.