IN the Oxford Mail (February 28), you printed a letter from Patricia Treadwell, in which she stated that “people who care for animals also care for people.”

Miss Treadwell should take your issue of February 14 and read the account of Mel Broughton, and your editorial comment. Perhaps, she may then apologise for her letter and disown him and the violent side of animal rights.

RALPH LEAVIS Jourdain Road Blackbird Leys Oxford