AFTER reading a report in the Evening Telegraph (June 22), I have to voice my opinion.

I am referring to a court case in which the judge gave the defendant a "chance."

The statement which was read out in court said that the defendant harassed his victim who was having a quiet drink with his girlfriend.

It was said the defendant walked away initially, but returned and struck the man with a rock or brick.

He fell to the floor, but then was punched, causing such injuries that the man's girlfriend thought her boyfriend was dead.

I find it appalling that a judge could give this man a "chance" when he had caused such serious injuries.

I wonder how this judge would feel if the victim had been her son or relative?

Law and order in this country is a complete and utter farce.

I am afraid that this country is on the slippery slope to nowhere.

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