Stockport and Oldham among the worst areas for dog attacks on postal workers
Almost 2,300 dog attacks on postal workers were reported last year.
New figures show an 8% drop in overall attacks but several areas in the North West are still high danger areas. The Royal Mail revealed that there were increases in several regions.
There are around 44 dog attacks a week that leave postal workers with permanent injuries.
The worst areas for attacks includ Stockport, Oldham, Blackburn and Llandudno.