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Royal Mail's Failures Linked to Postwoman's Tragic Suicide

12/11/2025

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Carly Wealleans, a 30-year-old Royal Mail postwoman, died by suicide in March 2022 after a colleague sexually assaulted her.
A coroner's inquest found Royal Mail failed to address her complaints, despite Royal Mail and Northumbria Police investigations.
Wealleans reported unwanted sexual behavior by Michael Stewart, a colleague, who was later jailed for multiple offenses.
Royal Mail apologized and implemented changes, including mandatory sexual harassment training and reporting methods.

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Story summary

Carly Wealleans, a 30-year-old Royal Mail postwoman, died by suicide in March 2022 after a colleague sexually assaulted her.
A coroner's inquest found Royal Mail failed to address her complaints, despite Royal Mail and Northumbria Police investigations.
Wealleans reported unwanted sexual behavior by Michael Stewart, a colleague, who was later jailed for multiple offenses.
Royal Mail apologized and implemented changes, including mandatory sexual harassment training and reporting methods.