West Mercia Police have this afternoon issued a statement, following reports and a video in the media that shows a terminally ill man being wrestled to the ground after ‘mooning’ at a speed camera.
The man is reported to have wanted to tick mooning a speed camera off his bucket list.
A spokesperson for 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.
“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.” A 55-year-old man from Kidderminster arrested during the incident has since been released on bail.”
