ROMSEY Lib Dem MP Sandra Gidley's comments in Friday's Daily Echo sum up in part why today's criminal element have it easy.

After the recent alleged bank raid in Chandler's Ford she expressed her concern for the welfare of all parties, including those of the suspected robbers, by questioning the actions of the police. She did not mention any concern as to whether a policeman might have been shot.

Well done, police.

Next time a similar situation arises let's send for the Lib Dem rep to sort it out.

A WALKER (by e-mail).