Sussex Police under investigation over treatment of 11-year-old disabled girl

This is Sussex -- AN investigation has been launched into the treatment of an 11-year-old disabled girl who was restrained by police and held in cells at police stations including Crawley.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is investigating a complaint that officers used leg restraints and handcuffs on the girl, who suffers from Smith-Magenis Syndrome, a genetic condition with symptoms similar to autism.
IPCC Commissioner Mike Franklin said: "These are very serious complaints about the treatment of an 11-year-old girl suffering from Smith-Megenis Syndrome and I will ensure that they are investigated thoroughly."
A Sussex Police spokesman said: "We take our responsibility for any use of force very seriously particularly when it involves young people or those who are disabled.
"Given the unusual circumstances of the case and that is it being independently investigated  we cannot go into full detail until the conclusion of the investigation. We welcome the IPCC's scrutiny and we fully support its investigation."

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