Having read The Argus's coverage of the shooting of James Ashley and the condemnation of the Chief Constable, I would like to provide some food for thought.

On the afternoon of June 2, 1994, I was arrested for refusing to take a breath test, which led to an appearance in court and a conviction on the sole evidence of the police officer concerned.

I was found guilty, fined and banned. Unfortunately, when the charge was read out by the CPS, I was totally unprepared for what I heard. I thought reasonable doubt was enough for debate.

Not so. Last October, after six years of bitterness, I wrote to the Chief Constable to try to resolve this injustice. After some period of time, I received a reply. Every point I made was ignored and, indeed, the police put forward bad memory as a defence. I have now given up.

So what made me write this letter? Well, the police took me to court, took some of my money and restricted my freedom of movement.

I now know they condone liars. I have no sympathy for Mr Ashley. I am very much in favour of both capital and corporal punishment. However, I also have no sympathy for a police force that is tainted.

-J Gittins, Wyndham Road, Petworth