SIR – I refer to the article regarding the police officer who parked his car across two parking spaces at Forster Square shopping complex (T&A, October 11).

Come on, was this a criminal act, at the time of the offence? Do we know whether the parking area was full?

I don’t think he would have left his vehicle there if this was the case, and now we learn because of one over-reacting member of the public playing with his phone camera, this dedicated police officer has had his driving permit taken away and will be subject to more management action.

I hope that person is proud of themself. If they are unfortunately in need of a police officer in the future, and one does not arrive immediatley, just think, it could have been this officer who is now going to be sat behind a desk, or walking the beat somewhere.

In future, I think people should just spend their time shopping and not taking silly photos. If they must, go in the park and take real photos that matter.

G B Wood, Tyersal Court, Bradford