WHAT a dreadful letter (HAS, Feb 13) complaining that the mugging of Gateshead pensioner Alan Barnes and subsequent fund raising by Katie Cutler had been over publicised.

No wonder the author didn't give a name.

I just wonder how that person would feel if ever they were attacked and didn't receive any help? The attack seemed worse because of Alan being disabled.

I think Katie, who started the fund raising, is a really lovely kind person and obviously didn't do this for any kind of reward.

The money was donated by many kind people, very willingly.

My best wishes go to Alan, Katie and all those who donated.

Thank goodness there are more kind people than your anonymous letter writer.

Mrs K Hadden, Bishop Auckland.