Postman probe over missing mail

A ROYAL Mail employee is being investigated after claims he hoarded thousands of letters and parcels from his delivery round.

Residents in some areas of Royton had complained about missing items of post for up to four months.

The Chronicle received a tip-off that the man was found with over 15,000 unopened letters and opened parcels when he was investigated.

It is believed that test letters were sent to certain addresses on the post round but they were never received.

Police say they are not involved in the investigation.

A Royal Mail pokesperson Marie Gray said: “An investigation is under way after a quantity of undelivered mail for the OL2, OL8 and OL9 postcode areas was discovered.

“We apologise to customers affected for any inconvenience. Anyone with concerns about their mail delivery service can contact Royal Mail Customer Services on 08457-740 740.”Royal Mail has refused to comment on finer details of the incident.