No publicity for criminals

THE EDITOR: I would like to suggest that the newspapers cease publishing the amount of money gained by criminals in their activities, especially where kidnapping is concerned.

Does the public really need to know how much ransom was collected, or how profitable was a bank robbery? Surely such irresponsible, pointless reporting only encourages people into a life of crime. In fact, we should consider making it illegal to publish these details that compromise the peace and safety of our citizens.

STEPHEN  BROADBRIDGE
St Ann’s