I REFER to the write up on "flies still buzzing" at body site. This made for some gruesome reading.

I remember reading your article when the body of this 58-year-old man was discovered, together with that of his pet dog.

What a very sad reflection on today's society that this poor man's body lay for weeks undetected by anyone.

I am not pointing a finger at anyone in particular. We all know someone who lives alone and indeed some of these people prefer to keep themselves to themselves.

I still feel, however, that in a case such as this, that this poor man (and his pet dog), was sadly neglected and we should all reflect upon this, each and very one of us.

CHRISTINE WILKIN WYKE (Mrs),

New Lane, Oswaldtwistle.