HUNDREDS of furious Emmerdale viewers have complained to Ofcom as the ITV soap's controversial Down's Syndrome abortion storyline kicked off.
On Monday's episode, Laurel and Jai were left devastated when a doctor told them their unborn child could have a chromosomal disorder after a scan showed irregularities with the foetus.
Laurel was quick to enquire about abortion, with the upsetting scenes sparking 265 official complaints to the TV watchdog. The controversial storyline gathered significant backlash as soon as it was revealed, with groups and organisations supporting those with Down's speaking out - as well as parents of children with the disorder.
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