So Brighton is now a city. Well, I thought a city would have a police force that shows its presence in the city centre.

Especially with the attacks on women in centre of Brighton and Western Road area, I wonder if our local MPs, the council or the police could explain why you are put through to Eastleigh, then to Lewes, then eventually through to Brighton, when you ring the police.

The police number contains 11 figures (0845 6070999), a recording puts you in a queue and it is at least 15 minutes before you speak to anyone. Why have Brighton police not got their own local number?

-GF Murphy, Trafalgar Terrace, Brighton