Local postmen at high risk from dogs

THE borough has one of the highest rates of dog attacks on post deliverers in the region.

Out of 12 areas in the North West, Oldham came third-worst with 20 attacks, just ahead of Stockport and Manchester with 23 attacks each in the year to April. Around 150 postmen and women were involved in dog-related incidents.

Royal Mail revealed the statistic as part of a regional dog awareness week, in which owners are being asked to keep their animals under control.