Olympics fan with Parkinson's arrested for 'not visibly enjoying the event' wants exoneration after arrest

54-year-old Mark Worsfold was arrested by Surrey Police because he 'was not smiling' while he watched a cycling road race at the Olympics. No, you cannot make this up and it did not come from The Onion. To compound the issue, Mark wasn't smiling not because of the fact that he was in France -- the former soldier and martial arts instructor has Parkinson's and can't smile.

"It could have been done better. I was arrested for not smiling. I have Parkinson's," he said, adding that he realised the officers were working long hours and trying to control the event properly, but they had not, in his case, acted correctly. He said he did not want to make further comment until he received a response from Surrey police.

Surrey police responded:

Surrey police said: "There were a number of factors which led officers to make this arrest, including the fact that the race was rapidly approaching, the heightened level of security due to the high-profile nature of the event and the sheer number of spectators in attendance. These were fully explained to the individual concerned. He was given words of advice and released with no further action."

They added that Worsfold had had "a number of knives" in his possession, but that these turned out to be made of rubber and for use only as display items.

The statement said: "Surrey police has received a letter from the man in which he has said that he 'fully understands and appreciates the action taken by officers'. He has also said that he 'appreciated and thanked both the arresting officers for their apologies and explanations' following his release."

So is he requesting exoneration or is he appreciative and thankful? Damn UK press.

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