IT is a reflection of our times, of frustration at the breakdown of law and order.

When Richard Wotton was threatened by young yobs outside his Hampshire music shop he decided to respond in the way he knew best.

He and fellow music teacher Sandy Noad decided enough was enough and sat down to pen a song.

Normally known for composing love songs, the pair sing and rap about "dealers of death" on the streets and "not a sign of the law on the beat" in ditty, called Enough Is Enough.

Although sales have been moderate the song has already attracted attention and radio airtime.

Richard, 62, of Lydney Road, Locks Heath, said he and Sandy, 46, were inspired after he was threatened with violence outside The Music Shop in Carisbrooke Road shopping centre, Gosport, where both teach the keyboard to people of all ages.

"We had an open day and there were yobs causing trouble," he said.

"I went out and asked them to move away from the shop and one of them threatened me so I left it.

"This is often going on. I know the police want to introduce closed-circuit TV in this area but more needs to be done.

"We need more bobbies on the beat but who is going to pay for them?"

Sandy, of Heaton Road, Gosport, explained that one buyer had rung them from Sheffield to order four copies, which he said he wanted to distribute among radio stations.

The song has already been played on BBC Radio Solent.

Richard added: "It would be nice to think someone will listen. Ultimately we'd love a group to buy the song from us."

Police in the area say they are aware of past problems in the precinct and have met with shopkeepers to tackle the issues.

A spokesman said: "The area is what is known as a PRIME (Prime Resolving In A Multi Agency Environment) area.

"Youth services and outreach workers have been directed to work in the precinct.

"In July the precinct will also get a permanent CCTV camera. We do appreciate that large groups can be intimidating but they are not always breaking the law."

Copies of the single, priced at £2.50 each, are available by ringing 01329 237492.