nFOUR weeks ago, my son went into Manchester to celebrate his 21st birthday.

After having a really good night out, he went to use the public telephone. Two youths pushed their way into the phone box, took hold of my son and knocked him, unconscious, to the floor. While he was on the floor they were kicking him and one was hitting with a bottle.

The police and ambulance came. One of the youths was caught and arrested. My son had head, facial and body injuries, but at least he was alive.

We have just received a letter from the Detective Chief Inspector from Manchester saying the lad they arrested was a soldier. This so-called soldier got away with a police caution, without it even going to court. This solder can get on with his life as though nothing has happened. I wish we could do the same.

Was it because he was a soldier that he was allowed to get away with it? Is there a different rule for them? I hope his mother is so proud of him!

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