‘Calculating’ postman abused position to sexually assault women

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A “calculating and dangerous predator” who abused his position as a postman to sexually assault a series of women has been jailed for more than six years. The Royal Mail described Stewart’s offending as “abhorrent”, apologised to those he targeted in Northumberland and said it had commissioned an independent review into his offending. open image in gallery Former postman Michael Stewart, 63, who has been jailed for more than six years following a series of sex offences in Northumberland Detective Constable Anthony Gourley, who led the investigation, said: “Michael Stewart is a calculating and dangerous predator who abused his position to target his victims and subject them to traumatic ordeals. “Tragically, two of his victims died before seeing Stewart convicted and sentenced.” Dc Gourley said: “We are committed to supporting all victims of sexual offences – and putting offenders before the courts.