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# Lichfield postbox taken out of use after syringes are dumped in it
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-postbox-taken-out-of-use-after-syringes-are-dumped-in-it/
- Published: 2022-10-14T19:08:17.000Z
- Updated: 2022-10-14T19:08:27.000Z
- Description: A postbox in Lichfield has been temporarily taken out of action after syringes were dumped in it.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:07, News

A postbox in Lichfield has been temporarily taken out of action after syringes were dumped in it.

The box on Lombard Street has been taped off due to the issue.

A Royal Mail notice said:

> “We’re making this temporary closure because of syringes being posted in the box posing a health and safety risk to collection staff.  
>  
> “We’ll return the postbox to normal service as soon as possible.”  
>  
> Royal Mail notification