The Press (Trainspotter a "peeping Tom", 21 April) gave two-thirds of page four, including name, address and large photo, reporting on a man headlined as a "peeping Tom".

He was convicted, at the magistrates court, of voyeurism inside a cubicle in the men's toilets at York Station.

I use the railway station regularly and, although I've never spoken to him, I have seen the man in question for years there trainspotting.

With all the serious, often violent, crime that goes on, I cannot accept the prominence given by The Press, regarding a man who hadn't touched or threatened anyone.

It is unjustified and shabby journalism.

Colin S Jeffrey, East Mount Road, York.

Editor's note: Apart from it being a repugnant act, peering under toilet doors is a criminal offence (whether you are a harmless trainspotter or not), which is why it was taken to court in the first place. We do accord appropriate prominence to all crimes.