HAVING a chat with a friend one day, the subject of David Beckham's tattoos came up, especially the one at the back of his neck.

My friend remarked that this one was supposed to represent a Guardian Angel and that contrary to being a heavenly safeguard, the tattoo would prove the opposite.

This "rang a bell" and the appropriate book was brought out.

My friend quickly found the relative text in Leviticus 19-28:

''You shall not make cuttings in your flesh or print or tattoo marks upon you. I am the Lord."

With great relief, we have never been tempted!

Anne Chelton,

Foss Islands Road,

York.

Updated: 11:13 Friday, October 22, 2004