SIR - It appears that we are at the mercy of the "yobs" in the city. Worst drinking record in the Midlands - a culture that threatens and demands.

Recently, on The Cross, I encountered threatening teens demanding money from me - they had obviously been drinking.

Then, when I suggested they go away they started taunting: "What you going to do about it?"

One feels completely powerless and the yobs know it.

I see the library now has security gaurds because it has become an unofficial child minding service. I most certainly do not go for a walk down by the river - I take my hat off to John Phillpott taking his life in his hands.

RICHARD BIRD, Worcester.