The warning and timely reminder was issued today07:08, 06 Jul 2026Royal Mail today (July 6) has announced that 2,019 dog attacks on its staff were reported over the past year, an 8% decrease on the previous reporting period. However, while the company has welcomed the decline, the number of attacks remains unacceptably high.‌The total equates to an average of 38 attacks every week across the UK, with some resulting in permanent and life-changing injuries. Now the company is warning: "Every attack is one too many."‌This year saw fewer attacks causing serious injuries to postal workers. There were 61 serious injuries recorded in 2025/26, down from 74 the previous year - a 17% decrease. Despite the improvement, the number of serious injuries remains a concern.‌The figures have been released a