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Whole street hasn’t had post delivered for six months after pooch bit postwoman

Residents in Guildford street told they will receive letters until Royal Mail know German shepherd is no longer a danger

Andy Crick

Published: 23:56, 28 Mar 2018
Updated: 0:02, 29 Mar 2018

A WHOLE street has not had its mail delivered for six months after a postwoman was bitten by a dog.

The cul-de-sac residents have been told they will not get post until Royal Mail know the German shepherd is no longer a danger.

German shepherd Serj bit a postwoman and residents haven't had mail since — German shepherd Serj bit a postwoman and residents haven't had mail sinceCredit: Simon Jones - The Sun

Five-year-old Serj got out of his house, jumped at the postie and bit her arm.

His owner Tom Groves, 30, said it was a “one-off incident” but they do not know when the ban will end.

Residents of the 22 houses in Medlar Close, Guildford, Surrey, have to go to a sorting office two miles away.

Neighbour Carol Calland, 68, said: “He’s a lovely dog.

Serj's owner Tom says it a 'one-off incident' and he isn't sure when Royal Mail will deliver letters again — Serj's owner Tom says it a 'one-off incident' and he isn't sure when Royal Mail will deliver letters againCredit: Simon Jones - The Sun

Royal Mail said they will only deliver mail once they are assured that Serj is not a danger — Royal Mail said they will only deliver mail once they are assured that Serj is not a dangerCredit: Simon Jones - The Sun

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Neighbours say five-year-old Serj is good dog

The police say the incident was dealt with

"It was one little accident.

"He jumped up because that’s what dogs do.”

A Surrey Police spokesman said the postie was treated in hospital and the owner was dealt with by way of a “community resolution”.

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