Fury as street fenced in for Games

RESIDENTS are furious after being "barricaded in" to their homes by Commonwealth Games security fences.

People living near the Emirates Arena say they are dealing with prison-like conditions and are unable to drive in or out of their street due to the "over-the-top" security measures.

The fencing, which is around 8ft tall, comes up to the pavement and is blocking local access.

The worst affected areas are Springfield Road between the Emirates Arena and the Athletes' Village and Baltic Street.

Eleanor Miller, 58, who lives on Springfield Road, said: "We are being barricaded into our own homes. I don't know how I will get in and out to work. "

Residents have also been told they are not allowed to park their cars in front of their homes, leaving many having to park vehicles far away.

John McGregor, 59, is disabled and lives with his wife Marjorie on Springfield Road.

They have had to move their car to a relative's house and are stranded without transport.

John said: "It's a disgrace. I have a walking stick and rely on the car. We were on holiday and were told by the police not to park our car outside the house before we left. We came back and saw all the fencing.

His wife Marjory said: "It's just not very friendly at all, is it?

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