FRANK Avenell, in my opinion, as well as many other Swindon residents, is a respected citizen who served his country with distinction in the Second World War.

He submitted a genuine letter, as he always does, regarding the failure of the London police to act on an alarm being ignored during a major heist in central London. Without knowing the full facts, it was still a fair comment. I then read an ignorant reply questioning the absurd assumption of his non-existent security box.

Let me hope that the letter pages are inundated with support for this distinguished gentleman and his honest patriotic beliefs.

BILL WILLIAMS Merlin Way Swindon