Police investigate racially aggravated public order offence after Royal Mail attack in Sheffield
South Yorkshire Police have confirmed they are investigating a racially aggravated public order offence following an attack on a Royal Mail postal van in Sheffield which caused more than £400 worth of damage.
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Royal Mail has suspended deliveries to Cradock Mews, Norfolk Park after the incident, which police said is also the subject of a criminal damage investigation.
The company said the risk in delivering to the area is “unacceptably high due to the threat of further customer abuse.”
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Hide AdIt said a health and safety risk assessment must be completed before deliveries are resumed. In the meantime, residents at Cradock Mews – a supported living facility – have to collect their post from the Royal Mail sorting office on Pond Street.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson told The Star: “An investigation into reports of criminal damage of a post van and a racially aggravated public order offence are ongoing.
“Enquiries continue.”