WITH regard to the tragic murder of teenage prostitute Carly Bateman.

From the report, we learn that Carly used prostitution as a means of funding her drug habit. I would guess there are many other young kids out there on the streets of Bolton doing the same thing tonight and every night, despite the danger.

In my opinion, every man who uses these girls for his own pleasure, then just gives them money for drugs, or drops them off knowing full well they are in constant danger of attack, is worse than vermin.

These selfish creeps create a demand which entices young kids out on to the streets.

They are all part of the accumulative circumstances which have led to this youngster's death.

Every man who uses these girls needs to look at his conscience if he has one.

You are ALL guilty (if only indirectly) of this poor girl's death.

David Scowcroft

Oldhams Terrace

Astley Bridge, Bolton