At the end of the day, the police have got enough to do and it was this man's own choice not to ring any of his friends. If he had no money, I am sure he could have reversed the charges.

Besides, the time spent running the man home would have detained the police from the job which they are supposed to be doing - protecting the community from all foes of the law, whatever, and whoever, they may be.

DAVID CARDWELL

Parkgate Lane

Knutsford

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