Butt, officers...
After Darrell Meekcom mooned a speed camera in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, he was surprised to be arrested, and wrestled to the ground, by no less than six police officers. Meekom suffers from a plethora of disablements, and uses a wheelchair. Most people would think that a single officer, or two since they like to go about in pairs, could've done the job well enough.
At a time when police forces are complaining of being under-resourced, it's reassuring that West Mercia Police can send six highly-trained, crack pie-scoffers to arrest one disabled man. The burghers of Kidderminster can sleep at night, safe in the knowledge that no speed cameras will be offended by his buttocks being waved at them.
There was a time when British police officers could be trusted to stick to doing their jobs: falsifying statements; intimidating witnesses; fitting up suspects; and sexually harassing police dogs. It was all done subtly, behind closed doors, and hardly ever against white people. Where did it all go so wrong?
Darrell Meekcom
Since his arrest, Darrell Meekom's act of civil critique has been commemorated in the best possible way: art.
Mr Meekcom said he received anonymous messages from someone who told him they "represented an international street artist" who wanted to do a piece based on his experience. He believes the piece is a work by Banksy, but it has not been confirmed by the secretive street artist.
I don't know ways in which Banksy moves, his over-appreciated wonders to perform. But whether it's his work or that of another doesn't matter. It's brilliant! (thumbup)