I was shocked to read that Jeremy Clarkson had deliberately run over a fox (Oxford Mail, May 6).

You would think that someone whose job is driving would be aware of potential accidents and drive accordingly. To deliberately mow down a defenceless animal is cruelty and to brag about it is even worse.

If this so-called celebrity is allowed to get away with this, it will open the floodgates for every cruel person to do what they wish.

I do hope he is charged and punished. I won't watch his programmes again. Animal cruelty should not be tolerated.

ANN HINTON

Apley Way

Witney