GTA5 pulled from Target shelves

Target Australia will pull popular R-rated video game Grant Theft Auto V from its shelves following an online petition against it.

The petition has slammed the game  for encouraging players to commit sexual violence and kill women.

It was started by former sex workers and has so far attracted almost 40-thousand signatures.

Target will no longer sell GTA 5 but continue to sell other R-rated DVDs and games.