Glasgow drinkers ‘forming queues’ to urinate against buildings blasted by Lord Provost for ‘unacceptable behaviour’
BOOZY members of the public have been blasted for "forming queues" to urinate on buildings while enjoying takeaway pints.
Glasgow's Lord Provost Philip Braat has been forced to remind Scots that public lanes are not an "extension" of pubs' toilets.
Under the current lockdown restrictions, customers still can't use toilets at bars and restaurants - and can only order takeaway service.
And many public loos are also still closed across the city - leaving drunken revellers caught short.
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One local told The Glasgow Times boozed-up Scots have been lining up to urinate against the Old Sheriff Court building.
They said: "With the pubs on both Hutcheson St and Brunswick Street now selling alcohol to go, we have an issue with the moat area of the Old Sheriff Court being used as a public toilet.
"At one point during the weekend, a queue formed at the top of the stairs where Ingram Street meets Brunswick Street.”
Scots can be hit with on-the-spot fines of £50 for urinating in a public place "that causes, or is likely to, cause annoyance to others".
And Lord Provost Philip Braat said the boozy behaviour is "not acceptable".
He said: “As we gradually move out of lockdown, it is important we support our local businesses and regenerate the local economy.
"However, the Merchant City and the wider city centre area have a growing residential population, and licensed premises are a part of those communities.
"This antisocial behaviour is not acceptable and, therefore, bars and restaurants have a responsibility not only to their staff and patrons, but also to their community.
"Of course, the guidance and regulations on reopening is prescribed by the Scottish Government and it is for each individual business to determine whether it meets those criteria.
"I truly hope those licensed premises, and all businesses, are able to reopen soon, but I would strongly urge bars and restaurants throughout the city to ensure they have sufficient and safe toilet facilities available for their patrons as part of their reopening plans.
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"But public lanes and private properties are not an extension of licensed premises’ toilet facilities. This behaviour cannot be tolerated.”
Beer gardens are set to open across Scotland on July 6, with restaurants and pubs reopening the following week, on July 15.
Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.
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