YOUR report about the makeover of Scarborough's Eastfield police station brings back memories (July 5).

A few years ago a similar statement of intent was made about a new police station on Acomb Road that would serve Acomb and the surrounding district. Thousands of pounds were spent on it and the same commitment was made to Acomb and its residents as to Eastfield.

The station in Acomb is now closed, and despite the increase in crime and anti-social behaviour in the area, police presence is scarce. My warning to the residents of Eastfield is do not build your hopes up.

A P Cox,

Heath Close,

Holgate,

York.

Updated: 10:22 Thursday, July 07, 2005