AS a regular reader of The Press, I was saddened to read of the poor young man dragged from his car, beaten and badly shaken (Hoodies tried to kill my son, The Press, November 9).

These thugs are a disgrace, with no regard or feelings towards the victim of the evil attack they have carried out. I myself have a son in his 20s so I know how they must feel. Luckily enough he's living in another town, working away from thugs and yobbos like them. I would like to wish the young victim a speedy recovery and happy times ahead for him in the future.

J D Ellerton, Burlington Avenue, Tang Hall, York.