Local postmen at high risk from dogs
Reporter: Gillian Potts
Date published: 19 July 2013
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.
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