I would like to say a very big thank-you to the young women and the elderly couple who came to my aid when I tripped over a pavement slab, in Lexden Road, Colchester, on Thursday, September 24.

I was in such pain at the time I didn’t think to ask their names. There are kind people in the world and I sincerely appreciate their help.

However, shame on the Colchester Grammar School boy who from across the road glanced over and walked away, before the others arrived.

Pat Wake
Paxman Avenue
Colchester