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To: MP Anne Marrie Morrisn
Stop people with mental health being arrested.
People with Mental Health.ie Autzimers are not criminals.They need a safe place to be held before an assesment.Not a cell.
Why is this important?
I am a carer.I was looking after a lady with Autzimers when she became violent and distraught and attacked me.I called an ambulance for her thinking they could help.They called the police and she was dragged off screaming frightened and becoming more violent.She was handcuffed and locked in a cell for at least 2 days before she was referred to a hospital.This poor lady was now a criminal as she attacked a police officer out of fear.I cant believe this was the answer to helping a vunerable person with a mental health issue.
