I AM writing to tell your readers about an experience I had which restored my faith in the our police force here in St Helens. Too often I read letters of complaint, but credit needs to be given when it's due.

I took some time in the morning to go to St Helens Cemetery to visit my grandparents' graves and tidy them up. While there I called police to let them know some boys were vandalising the old chapel.

I thought they'd be long gone before the police arrived, but to my surprise the police arrived in less than ten minutes. They then apprehended three boys.

A very professional officer took my name and address and arrived at my home within an hour to take a statement. I was very impressed with the police officer's manner, speed and attitude with which the situation was dealt with.

I would like to congratulate them through your newspaper. I think the police like most of us are under a great deal of pressure at work, and they usually meet the general public when they we are at our most stressed. So well done the boys in blue!

Someone who holds high standards in decency (Name and address supplied)