Man with autism ‘free’ after 11 years in mental health units

A man with autism and learning difficulties who spent nearly 11 years in mental health units and other inappropriate settings finally has his own home in the community.

Last November, this programme together with the Independent newspaper, revealed how Nicholas Thornton had been locked up, abused and isolated.

But following our campaign, Mr Thornton has been able to move into a specially-converted bungalow. We went to visit him.