By Staff Reporter
A postie has been “abused, racially vilified, spat at and accosted while attempting to deliver mail” in Wyndham Vale.
Radio station 3AW reported the news today, during the Ross and John show. The radio program heard that Australia Post has sent residents of the area a letter, saying their mail service will be suspended, due to the postie being assaulted on Wednesday.
The letter said: “Even though this postie tried to leave to diffuse the situation, he was followed to several spots and was hit twice. This is unacceptable.”
“Australia Post has no choice but to suspend mail delivery to your home and surrounding area until further notice to allow for further investigations to be made by the police and our security group.”
The letter says the matter has been reported to police, who are investigating the incident.
Australia Post provided 3AW with the a statement, which said:
“Deliveries have been temporarily suspended to a small number of households in the Wyndham Vale area following a reported attack against one of our posties.
“We will not tolerate any behaviour that puts the safety and wellbeing of our people at risk.
“Letters advising households were sent on Thursday, and we will continue to update those impacted.
“We apologise to residents who have had their deliveries affected, and appreciate their patience while we work to resolve this situation as quickly as possible.”
Until further notice, affected residents can collect their mail from the Hoppers Crossing Business Hub at 2-6 Lentini Street, Hoppers Crossing.
