WHAT'S wrong with our judges today? Our police are there to protect the community. PC Turner should have been highly praised for dealing with this yob on his own (Daily Echo, February 9). I think it's disgusting how he was treated.

The young couple Sam Paskins attacked must be shaken.

I thank the Daily Echo for publishing this report.

I think it's shame enough having his name in the paper, in other countries Paskins would have been hit by a baton, not PC Turner's foot, so he got off lightly.

Paskins should be made to apologise to the young couple through the courts and should be made to pay for police time and all the costs. Why are we soft with these yobs?

BARBARA, Hedge End.