I THINK Mr Smeltzer ('CCTV money could be better spent', Mailbox, October 27), should have declared a vested interest in not having additional CCTV coverage at the mosque, seeing as he has stood for election for the racist British National Party.

It is unfair of him to criticise Inspector Irving. Racist attacks, and 'yobs, junkies and drug dealers', are all a stain on our society, and should all be dealt with.

John Storey

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