Postman suspended as letters take over two years to be delivered in Black Country

Tim Beddow received letters two-and-a-half years later Credit: BPM Media

A postman has been suspended as part of a Royal Mail probe into why hundreds of letters from a Black Country delivery office took two and a half years to arrive.

Householders who received their long delayed post two weeks ago have been informed by the Oldbury office that the investigation is centred on possible criminal activity.

Tim Beddow, of Warley, is one person who has been affected by the problem and received three letters on September 17, all of which were posted back in March 2013.

The 56-year-old, who deals in sports memorabilia said Royal Mail need to take responsibility for why it's taken this long to sort out.

The unopened letters arrived in a plastic bag with a brief explanation and apology from delivery office manager Andrew Henson.

Delivery Office Manager Andrew Henson issued an apology Credit: BPM Media

A Royal Mail spokesperson confirmed yesterday the investigation involves 250 letters, but no parcels.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said they, as yet, were not involved in the probe.