Tower block mail stopped after threats to postman

The move comes after an incident in May saw deliveries cancelled on one floor of the block.

It was extended to the whole building after a second incident with the tenant and dog last month.

One resident said her family now refuse to bring their grandchildren to visit the block.

The woman, who did not wish to be named, said: “I’m a dog person but this dog lunges at you and the owner encourages it, they should be able to control the dog.

“These are high rise council flats, the dog shouldn’t be here anyway – the agreement with the council says they’re not allowed.”

South Lanarkshire Council guidelines say pets are only allowed in flats with four or more storeys under exceptional circumstances.

Clyde Tower has 19 storeys, housing 114 flats. Calder Tower, an identical high-rise opposite, continues to receive mail.

Craig Jardine, South Lanarkshire Council’s head of property services, said: “We are aware of the situation in Clyde Tower and are currently conducting a robust investigation into the matter.”