Hmm ... In the eyes of an autistic 16 yo girl, that officer probably did look like her lesbian nana. Doesn't like everyone know that autistic people could be quite blunt and specific in their comments on things but not in an offensive way?
The kid's mom told the officer the girl was autistic and didn't mean it as an insult but rather just an observation (there's a viral tiktok)
@congruent saidIt sounds to me like Nana should have been arrested for being a lesbian.
Hmm ... In the eyes of an autistic 16 yo girl, that officer probably did look like her lesbian nana. Doesn't like everyone know that autistic people could be quite blunt and specific in their comments on things but not in an offensive way?
The kid's mom told the officer the girl was autistic and didn't mean it as an insult but rather just an observation (there's a viral tiktok)
If anything its shocking policing. "Lesbian" is not a hate word.
The popo has been told to apologise.
A police officer at the centre of a viral TikTok video who arrested a teenage girl when she said she looked like her 'lesbian nana' has been ordered to apologise and undergo 'reflective training'.
The West Yorkshire Police officer was accused of using 'inappropriate' language when carrying out an arrest - while the force has to send an apologetic letter after a police watchdog probe.
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@congruent saidThe state of the world today 😮💨
Hmm ... In the eyes of an autistic 16 yo girl, that officer probably did look like her lesbian nana. Doesn't like everyone know that autistic people could be quite blunt and specific in their comments on things but not in an offensive way?
The kid's mom told the officer the girl was autistic and didn't mean it as an insult but rather just an observation (there's a viral tiktok)
'We have investigated ourselves and found no wrong doing.
All officers involved will be sent to a country hotel to de-stress.
If you wish to report a murder, stabbing or robbery leave a message on our answer phone. We will endeavour to get back to you within a week with a crime number.'
Trish Wetherby, Area Commander, Neasden Police.
Popo ask not to be crucified on basis of social media video.
I don't care says coppa (that she is autistic) then they say "West Yorkshire Police takes its responsibilities around the welfare of young people taken into custody and around neurodiversity very seriously."
Statement On Social Media Video, Leeds
West Yorkshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Oz Khan said: "We are aware of a video circulating on social media which, as is often the case, only provides a very limited snapshot of the circumstances of this incident.
"Officers had their body-worn video cameras activated during their wider involvement with this young girl which provides additional context to their actions.
"We have received a complaint in relation to this incident which is currently being assessed by West Yorkshire Professional Standards Directorate.
"While that ongoing process and the active criminal investigation limit our ability to fully discuss the incident in detail, we feel it is important for people to have some context about the circumstances.
"From 12.12am on Monday, August 7, police received calls from a family member of a 16-year-old girl who was reportedly intoxicated and putting herself at risk in Leeds city centre.
"Officers attended at about 1am and drove the teenager to her home so she could be appropriately looked after.
"Upon returning her to the address, comments were made which resulted in the girl being arrested on suspicion of a homophobic public order offence. The nature of the comments made was fully captured on body-worn video.
"When the girl was eventually fit to be interviewed, that interview took place with an appropriate adult.
"She was later released on bail pending further enquiries and advice from the Crown Prosecution Service.
"West Yorkshire Police takes its responsibilities around the welfare of young people taken into custody and around neurodiversity very seriously.
"We also maintain that our officers and staff should not have to face abuse while working to keep our communities safe.
"We are fully reviewing the circumstances of this incident and ask that people avoid reaching any conclusions about it solely on the basis of the social media video."
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@congruent saidThanks for the update; hopefully lesbian aunts everywhere aren’t offended.
Popo ask not to be crucified on basis of social media video.
I don't care says coppa (that she is autistic) then they say "West Yorkshire Police takes its responsibilities around the welfare of young people taken into custody and around neurodiversity very seriously."
Statement On Social Media Video, Leeds
West Yorkshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Oz Khan said: ...[text shortened]... that people avoid reaching any conclusions about it solely on the basis of the social media video."
@divegeester saidYou mean lesbian grandma's lol 😂 the coppas must have been seriously bored and unable to do any actual police work 🚓
Thanks for the update; hopefully lesbian aunts everywhere aren’t offended.
Ordinary Joe who suffers a burglary, robbery etc is lucky to get an email or phone call.
@congruent saidEasier to arrest an autistic girl than a knife wielding thug.
You mean lesbian grandma's lol 😂 the coppas must have been seriously bored and unable to do any actual police work 🚓
Ordinary Joe who suffers a burglary, robbery etc is lucky to get an email or phone call.
Especially as there was only 6 of them.
@congruent said"Abuse". Wow.
Popo ask not to be crucified on basis of social media video.
I don't care says coppa (that she is autistic) then they say "West Yorkshire Police takes its responsibilities around the welfare of young people taken into custody and around neurodiversity very seriously."
Statement On Social Media Video, Leeds
West Yorkshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Oz Khan said: ...[text shortened]... that people avoid reaching any conclusions about it solely on the basis of the social media video."