Retailers remove 'psycho' outfits
Supermarket giants Asda and Tesco have been forced to apologise for selling fancy dress outfits called 'mental patient' and 'psycho ward'. Both retailers have removed the items.
Tesco sells fancy dress costume called 'Psycho Ward'
Asda has been criticised by charities for its 'mental patient' fancy dress costume but they are not the only major retailer selling outfits based on mental health issues.
Tesco sells a bright orange adult costume called "Psycho Ward" which has the word "committed" printed on the back.
The website's description of the costume says: "Dress up as the most thrilling psycho killer character of all time in this Psycho Ward costume, consisting of a bright orange, long-sleeved boiler suit with zip fastener to front 'Psycho Ward' printed on the chest.
"The same words (are) printed on the back in larger letters with a prominent 'Committed' stamp just below."
ITV News has asked Tesco for a comment but they have not yet responded.
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