IN a recent story in the BEN, a teenager had, while being held in youth custody, "been bullied by other youths and had property taken from him".
He described his time there as a "living nightmare". If what he describes is true, then all I can say is good.
Perhaps his treatment there will make him realise how his victims felt, one of which was a 79-year old woman.
If the treatment he receives in youth custody discourages him from going back to crime, the sentence he received will have been very effective.
Terence Miles
Teak Street,
Bury
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