IF what we express in our opinions can be held to be an insight into our hearts and minds, it would seem fair to assess that R Manning’s nasty piece of invective (Your- View, February 19) indicates a narrow, bigoted, rather small mind, that is not capable of simple enquiry before holding forth.

I may be incorrect of course, and causing a great injustice to R Manning, but the slightest degree of internet research will provide answers to such troublesome queries as just what does a PCSO actually do.

Likewise, it would also reveal that police officers have not been able to retire after 25 years for in excess of 30 years now, indeed the current term of service is 35 years.

Godfrey Lacks via email