A DESPICABLE person took my wife's orange badge, which I have displayed correctly on our car these past two and three-quarter years.

She has had a stroke, osteoporosis of the hips, angina, thyroid, Parkinson's disease and now diabetes, which has taken its toll since she is practically blind.

As I am not as much of a Christian as her, I can hopefully wish their hands will drop off and they will rot in Hell.

And for those who try to console me that she will get her reward in Heaven, may I say this. If there is a God up there, how come he lets good people be mugged, bruised, burgled and abused by these thugs.

May I suggest it's probably some asylum seeker who is not satisfied with free home social security benefits they have never contributed to, while we still continue to pay fees because we have saved and not kept it in old socks to keep our bank account under £3,000.

Consequently, we pay the full whack of £1,000 per month in a home now that I cannot manage her any more.

Still, nay mind eh! It's nearly Christmas. To the good people who have been there for me: Merry Christmas and I sincerely hope it doesn't happen to you.

C Ward

Orwell Road

Smithills