Clearly you haven't called the police too often Don.

If we all adopt that attitude we would be murdered in our beds. I am not talking soley about knife crime Don. Crime in general is on the rise and these young hoodlums know the police response in the UK isn't measured in hours, days yes.

I had reason to call them some time back about vandalism. They arrived late that night when I was in bed, around 7 hours after I made the call. I also got a lecture about my attitude towards those that kicked a traffic island sign to pieces in broad daylight. I was told if those responsible were apprehended they could face a fine or community service.

Reading the court cases in our local newspaper, that amounts to a canoeing trip in the Lake district to help them change their attitude and £2.00 a month repayment plan for the fine as they are under privileged.