THE letter by Mr F Isherwood echoes the disgust and almost disbelief at the abuse, and then killing, of the children in Russia, held captive without food or water, no sanitation, then slaughtered. Beslan, the ultimate in bestiality!

In the Koran there must be verses that teach "compassion". To go around the world to try and convert people to Islam is laudable, but to oppress those who do not comply is despicable.

John S L Evans

Howard Avenue

Deane