Police Action on Autistic Teen Incident Deemed 'No Misconduct' by Ombudsman

There was no "misconduct" when police dragged a young woman with autism from a shop in Lisburn in December, a Police Ombudsman investigation has found.

Enhancement of Police Training Recommended
The Ombudsman has recommended that police officers receive better training, emphasizing the need for an improved response to individuals with autism.

Incident Details
The incident involved the forcible removal of a 19-year-old with autism from a shop after a dispute over a £2 DVD sale. The escalation led to a complaint by the woman's mother to the Police Ombudsman.