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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Emma Gill

Mum says five-year-old was refused toilet at Tesco Express despite crying in pain

A mum has hit out at Tesco after her daughter was refused access to the toilet despite crying in pain.

Sarah Brooks had stopped off at the Tesco Esso Express in Hazel Grove, Stockport, as five-year-old Mia was desperate for a wee and they wanted to pick up her favourite drink for their planned Sunday afternoon trip to feed the ducks.

But the mum-of-one said a staff member stocking the shelves 'bluntly' refused her request, despite her explaining that the youngster is being investigated for autism and was getting more distressed at trying to hold it in.

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