The girl was detained in Leeds for a 'homophobic public order offence', officers say.
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Officers said she was taken home after reports that she was intoxicated and at risk in Leeds city centre.The incident was filmed by the teenager's mother and posted with the caption: "This is what police do when dealing with autistic children."The officer took it the wrong way and said it was a homophobic comment . The officer then entered my home.
The video shows two officers in the hallway of the family's home, while the girl sits in a corner next to a cupboard. West Yorkshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Oz Khan said: "West Yorkshire Police takes its responsibilities around the welfare of young people taken into custody and around neurodiversity very seriously.
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