A postman was filmed kicking a blind shih tzu "like a football", with the dog later dying of organ failure, according to the Daily Mail. The incident has caused significant public concern given the vulnerability of the elderly, blind pet and the position of trust the postman held while delivering mail to the property.

The full details of the footage, the location, and any resulting police or Royal Mail action were not included in the available article text, which was truncated. The report indicates the shih tzu's death was attributed to organ failure following the alleged assault, but further specifics such as dates, names or official responses are not confirmed in the provided content.