The Police Ombudsman's Office is investigating an incident involving police and a young girl with special needs at a shop in Lisburn after footage of the encounter was posted on social media.
The Police Ombudsman’s Office is currently assessing information about an incident involving police and a young girl with special needs at a shop in Lisburn. Footage of the incident, which happened on December 22, was posted on social media, and the Police Ombudsman's Office was also notified about the incident by the PSNI. In a statement, a spokesperson for PONI said investigators are gathering and assessing police documentation, CCTV footage, and police body-worn video.
They are also seeking further information from the family involved. These enquiries will inform a decision as to whether there are any issues regarding the conduct of the officers involved which require further investigation. Lisburn and Castlereagh District Commander, Superintendent Kelly Moore said: “Police were called by the female’s mother to provide assistance in the Bow Street area of Lisburn at 6.15pm on Sunday 22nd December. The shop was closing its shutters when a female entered the premises. Officers attended and after discussions with family and staff members for approximately 20 minutes, a 19-year-old female with complex needs was removed from the shop by a family member, assisted by police. One officer was injured during the course of the incident. This was a very difficult and complex set of circumstances for everyone involved and I have spoken to the family today to discuss their concerns. As an organisation we are committed to continuous learning and any feedback will be reviewed and considered. Our officers are routinely called to challenging situations and as in this case we will always seek a patient approach when dealing with people with complex needs
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