Postbox theft sparks fear of rising problem in the UK

The theft of a 19th century postbox in Asthall Leigh in west Oxfordshire earlier this year has led local councillors to fear criminals are targeting specific postboxes to sell on for hundreds of pounds.

Heritage group The Letter Box Study Group (LBSG) estimates 200 are stolen each year.

Before 2003, R…

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