Police removed a distressed autistic woman from a store, sparking calls for better training to handle such situations.

A 19-year-old autistic woman was removed from a CEX store in Lisburn by police after becoming distressed when she couldn't buy a DVD due to closing time. Her sister shared the incident on social media, calling for better training and awareness for handling vulnerable individuals. The video went viral, sparking outrage and discussions on improving support systems for autistic people. The Police Service of Northern Ireland recently launched training webinars for officers working with autistic individuals.

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