[nairda]

Despicable. Gut-wrenchingly despicable. We have allotments at the rear of our house and they've experienced thefts and vandalism. Why do these morons have to ruin the hard work and enjoyment of others? Bring back the birch I say, spare the rod, spoil the chlld. No doubt the more liberal amongst us will disagree, but there was never anything like this when I was that age and that was when the slipper was the answer to unruly or bad behaviour in school. And either the wrath of one's parents and/or a smack across the back of the legs.

If the offenders are caught, their parents should foot the bill to repair the damage and the offenders should do the repairs....learn a bit of respect and manners.