Households have stopped receiving post due to attacks by the birds and have now called for postal workers to be issued protection.
WATCH:Posties should be given 'hard hats' to protect themselves from seagulls, residents have demanded after the birds were blamed for Royal Mail delays.
They have now been advised not to blame workers for delayed mail - but the birds, who are a protected species trying to protect their young. So residents have been given two options: either wait for another time when seagulls are not in nesting season, or choose another address for their mail to be delivered toRead More Schoolgirls face a Hitchcock-style nightmare as murder of crows launch a wave of attacks on the walk to school in south London suburb It said: 'As you may be aware, we are currently experiencing some difficulties safely delivering to you and your neighbour due to seagulls in the area, swooping at delivering staff...
But frustrated residents have taken to social media to suggest ideas and express their thoughts on the situation. The Royal Mail has been forced to apologise to locals in Liskeard for delayed deliveries after the birds were spotted 'sweeping' towards posties from rooftops in the area
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