So a couple from Dovercourt, a Mr and Mrs Labbett, are fed up with people riding bikes on the path.

We can see the police response – we will give them a verbal warning or a fixed penalty fine.

Sorry, but the police should say they will fine anyone riding a bike on a public footpath.

Here in Colchester, I have seen police talking to people who they have caught riding a bike on the path or the wrong way down a oneway street.

As soon as the police are out of sight, they go straight back to what they were doing.

Talking does not work. A fine would stop this unlawful act.

Small children should be allowed to ride on the path for their own safety, but teenagers and adults should not be let off.

David Mills
Horrocks Close
Colchester