Royal Mail has suspended Christmas deliveries to an entire street after a woman allegedly attacked one postman and drenched another in urine.
In an "extremely rare" move, no mail has been delivered to Vermont Close, Felmores, for four weeks after the "frail" elderly woman is accused of launching the attacks.
And with no sign of the suspension being lifted, families in the quiet close are having to make daily trips to Basildon sorting office to collect their own mail.
Neighbours claim the woman is an eccentric who has exposed herself to builders, abused people and been spotted dancing in the streets.
More in today's Echo
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article