I THANK the many people who came to my assistance on December 2 in Museum Street when my purse was stolen and, thanks to them, was recovered.

I would like to thank most warmly one man who got pushed down, I hope he is all right, also the staff of Bailey's Tea Rooms who were very supportive.

Mrs A Durrant,

St Monica's Garth,

Easingwold,

York.

Updated: 08:38 Saturday, December 06, 2003