SIR - We have became a nation of evil and hatred and the thugs who are responsible should be punished.

We learn of yet another shooting of a woman police officer and also another officer injured. It has all got out of hand. Police officers are not safe, so how on earth can the public feel safe and protected?

The evil thugs who are responsible for this outrageous attack should be dealt with severely. They are getting away with crime and we are becoming too soft.

Police officers should carry firearms for their protection and should be given bullet-proof body protection.

It is a waste of money keeping these thugs in jail at the expense of the taxpayer.

JOYCE ROSE,

Worcester.