In response to Mr Charlie Choak, who wrote in to express his views on how a bearded police officer does not command respect,not to mention makes him look like a terrorist.

It’s hard to take your letter seriously, as within it you mention how members of the forces commonly had facial hair. Men who put themselves at risk for the freedoms you and I share. Seems contradictory does it not? I for one respect PC Matt regardless of the way he looks and feel that this, is the overall opinion of this great community. In future it might be nice to be a bit more open minded and respectful.

C.Wilkinson, High St Falmouth