Letter: Non-violent men

Sir: I have been reading with ever increasing incredulity your reporting on the topic of women who are victims of violent men.

I have a zero tolerance of violence against women. Men who hit women are both bullies and cowards. My opinion is shared by the vast majority of men I know and I must protest at the emotive reporting on the topic which is leaning towards the view that all men are rapists and women-beaters, given the opportunity.

Paul Gascoigne's behaviour had been well documented before Sheryl began her relationship with him and I doubt very much that she expected to change him. Glenda Jackson's admission that she has "never been in a relationship with a man in which he hasn't raised his fist to me" speaks primarily of Ms Jackson's poor judgement in picking lovers.

Please avoid grouping the innocent majority with the contemptible minority.

DAVID O'MAHONY

Munich