Postman caught on Ring doorbell camera 'kicking small dog across drive'

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A postman has been caught on camera as he apparently kicked a small family dog, which he claims nipped him. The tiny pet can be heard barking in the background as the postman delivers a parcel.

However, with the door open, the creature runs towards it, as the family's teenage daughter accepted the package, Hull Live reports.Footage then shows the Royal Mail postman appearing to kick the dog, which can then be seen tumbling across the driveway.The animal is then seen getting up and the postman leaves the property.The girl's mother has now told of how the incident left her daughter in tears.It is understood the postman told his employers the dog nipped him when they spoke with him internally about the incident.

He is believed to have told them his reaction was a reflex action.In a letter sent to the family, the Royal Mail has apologised for the upset caused.

However they pointed out that 33 of their delivery workers are injured by dogs every week.The girl's mother said apart from distressing her daughter the incident had left the dog wetting itself every time the doorbell rings.She said: "My dog is terrified of going to the door and when the doorbell goes, he wets himself and is visibly shaking."My daughter answered the door for the delivery.