Court was too soft’ on crook

RE Honiton burglar given one last chance to go straight – yet another example of soft treatment for the offender. Where does this leave the victim?

RE 'Honiton burglar given one last chance to go straight' - yet another example of soft treatment for the offender.

Where does this leave the victim?

Alan Rowe, the barber who suffered this attack on his premises, has done more for the community and charity work than an army of ordinary folk.

They should have made him clean the shop on hands and knees for a year, plus two paid for haircuts every week by Mr Rowe's charming daughters.

A R Howe

Launceston

Cornwall