THERE'S a time-honoured tradition in Britain whereby a fed-up individual can take so much, then take no more.

The planting of nails in soil alongside a traffic-calming measure in Callow End would appear to be the work of just such a person.

You can almost hear the wry music and the clandestine trip to do the dirty deed,

But, if you're tempted to chuckle, however, put away all thoughts of Victor Meldrew.

Whoever's responsible for leaving them there has clearly had enough of vehicles cutting the corner which the measure's meant to protect.

At best you could describe them as thoughtless. At worst, if you see things the way of parish council member Leslie Davies, it's the work of someone who "must be very sick". We hope it's the former.

While the traffic-calming measure which prompted this person's search for summary justice remains the centre of village concern, Mr Davies goes on to make the most pertinent comment of all.

One victim found five nails in her tyres, the consequences of which, had they not been spotted, could have been dire.

"Imagine what could have happened if she'd been going down the motorway," he asks. Indeed.

So, One Foot in the Grave or Death Wish? The quest for revenge is really no laughing matter. We trust the stupidity has now come to an end.