A CARLISLE woman has expressed her distress after controversial 'public education displays' on abortion that took place in the city centre over the weekend.

Shauna Moore was walking through Carlisle City Centre on Saturday when she noticed a sign near to the Boots in Carlisle City Centre warning of 'graphic abortion photos ahead'.

She then said that she had walked further down the street to see four men holding up pictures of a dead baby foetus.

Shauna said on social media: "I am sure they had one each with different photos but I didn’t stop to actually have a look.

"I couldn’t even stop to look myself. I caught a glimpse of the picture and started to well up and cry in the middle of town. I had to get away from there as it’s heartbreaking for anyone.

"It’s absolutely triggering for people.

"I don’t understand why they would put all these pictures around. How horrible this is for women who have actually gone through an abortion or a miscarriage.

"I am honestly lost for words and so angry about it but just posting this as a warning for them who are walking through town if this would affect you I wouldn’t walk that way."

The posters and display was put out by the Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform UK (CBRUK) who say it aims to 'educate society on the humanity and value of unborn children and the reality of abortion.'

A spokesman for CBRUK said :"Our public education displays show large images of living and aborted babies so the general public are informed of the humanity of the unborn child and the reality of abortion.

"It is evident that many of the women and men who have had (or are considering having) their babies aborted are not informed of these facts. These images are only distressing because the act of killing a baby in the womb is distressing.

"We believe ALL human beings have value and deserve the right to life including the most vulnerable and voiceless children in the womb.

"We also believe there is healing available in Jesus for all who have been affected by abortion."