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Autism training helps Northumbria student officer save a life
A Northumbria student officer who rescued a woman with autism from a cliff edge has praised specialist training she received just weeks before on the condition.
Richie Smith was diagnosed with autism in his early 30s and now helps forces deliver training
By - Chloe Livadeas
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