To the ignorant elderly gentleman who stopped me on the Old Shoreham Road last Thursday morning and accused me of not clearing up after my dog, as you well know, I made every effort to clear up, as I always do.

There are numerous people who walk dogs in the area who clearly make no effort to ensure the pavements are clear, so why don't you have a pop at these people?

I have had my greyhound for four years. I have always cleared up after him. I clear up after him now and, despite petty- minded people like you who make me wonder why I bother, I will continue to clear up after him.

However, unless I walk him armed with a bucket, mop, polish and duster, you obviously won't be happy - if, indeed, you are ever happy.

I was also disturbed to find you knew my address.

I would suggest if you have nothing better to do than to hide in bushes taking notes on local residents, you should make a concerted effort to get a life, you small-minded fool.

-Toby Donbroski, Old Shoreham Road, Brighton