THE fact that police officers are to be permanently stationed at Blackburn A&E (LT, March 27) is a sign of the times we now live in.

A visit to the hospital or infirmary meant you showed some respect to the doctors and nurses treating you and were grateful for their help.

Now, at weekends especially, it has become like a war zone with idiot drunks, druggies and God- knows-what – and yes, it is a good idea to have permanent police in attendance.

Staff shouldn’t have to put up with this unruly behaviour.

JuanBbien (via website).