'Priority' post box in Leamington has not been emptied for days

A ‘priority’ red post box in Leamington is overflowing having not been emptied for days.

More than four days ago, Robert Zara noticed he could see mail sticking out of the slot on the post box in Willes Road.

He has since been back to the post box and it is now overflowing.

Mr Zara said: “It seems the letters have not been colle cted for several days.

"I have reported this to Royal Mail twice but have had no response.

"On its website, Royal Mail identifies this box as a priority, which makes you wonder how often they empty the other ones.”

"It’s extraordinary that a postbox can remain unopened for over four days - it’s not as if there’s a strike on.”

A Royal Mail spokesperson said: “We’re very sorry for the problems experienced with this postbox, which will now be emptied as soon as possible.”