Violence to police in Bristol protest

Sir, – The world must be appalled at the dreadful scenes captured in Bristol on the weekend, where what started as a peaceful protest developed into scenes of horrendous violence.

Certainly, in the midst of this pandemic, it was somewhat foolhardy to have staged it in the first place, but that aside, there is no place for the subsequent violence against our police force, who were simply trying to maintain law and order.

In such situations feelings rise strongly, ever fuelled by the mob element who often have no direct understanding of, or alignment with, peaceful

demonstrations and simply use the situation for their own ends. Several police officers were injured, some hospitalised, and police vehicles torched whilst officers were still in them.

Such actions can set us on the path to anarchy and mob rule and cannot be tolerated by any civilised society.

Offenders must be brought to justice, in the best interests of the nation and our police, to send a clear message this behaviour is not acceptable.

up and disposing of the litter and rubbish from the roads around our village.

I feel like I am trying to hold back the tide and it is both disappointing and demoralising.

If you drive around Fife, in fact virtually anywhere in the UK, you can see an abundance of the stuff – it’s an eyesore.

Fife Council provides every household with several bins for household waste.

It is a disregard for the countryside and pure laziness on the part of the culprits.

Please don’t toss your rubbish from your vehicle, surely it’s not that difficult to take it with you and put it in a bin at home.