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Line of Duty slammed over 'offensive' comment about Down Syndrome character
Line Of Duty's return.Popular AC-12 Superintendent Ted Hastings, played by Adrian Dunbar, referred to murder suspect Terry Boyle, played by Down Syndrome actor Tommy Jessop, as a "local oddball".But many shocked viewers pointed out the scene aired on World Down Syndrome Day on Sunday.Mick Finnegan, a Royal College of Psychiatrists adviser and campaigner for people with disabilities, was among those to tweet his dismay at the use.He wrote: "It's great that Line of Duty is back."However, calling a character with Down's Syndrome ‘the local oddball' on World Down Syndrome Day doesn't sit well with me."Great the actor was given the opportunity but language is key to acceptance and understanding."Another said: "Solid return for #LineofDuty but
