Gin And Tonic flavoured crisps 'totally irresponsible'?

A police officer who works in an alcohol harm reduction unit has been ridiculed online after branding a packet of gin and tonic-flavoured crisps 'totally irresponsible'.

PC Claire McNaney, of Durham Constabulary, came under fire on Twitter after she shared a picture of Aldi's Gin and Tonic crisps and showed her disapproval by claiming they 'give out the wrong message'.

She posted on Twitter today: 'Totally irresponsible product @AldiUK, what message does this give out to people, especially children?'

The crisps are currently available to buy in Aldi supermarkets, which also sell a Red Wine & Thyme flavour.

However, instead of supporting the officer's views, dozens of Twitter users responded with outrage – telling her to 'get a grip' and pointing out numerous other alcohol-related flavours such as steak and ale.

One Twitter follower, writing under the name OObnoxio The Nutter, replied to her message by saying: 'Get a grip woman, people who binge drink aren't doing it on crisps'

Another Twitter user, called Mylo, added: 'While we're at it can we also ban.. steak & ale pies, shandy, beer batter and f*** it.. wine gums!'

John Duncan said: 'Presumably you are against wine gums too....'

Aldi also took to Twitter to respond to the message, writing: 'We're very sorry to hear you feel this way, and we'll be sure to pass your feedback onto the relevant department.'

A spokesman later told MailOnline: 'Our delicious gin and tonic flavoured crisps are part of our exciting and extensive Christmas range. We’re confident that our customers will really like their unique flavour.'

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