Tenants living in a Glasgow block of flats are up in arms at being forced to 'wade through human faeces' every day.
Residents in Hoddam Avenue, Castlemilk, say they are having to keep their kids inside as the insufferable smell continues to get worse the warmer the weather gets.
Ross Rooney, 30, said the issue - concerning a drain leaking sewage - had been reported to building factor Cassiltoun Housing numerous times in the past two years - but the problem remains.
Speaking to the Daily Record, Ross said: "I went to let the dog out and I opened the close door and it was stinking. It is actually rotten.
"You can't even put a washing out or have a barbecue - I can't take my daughter outside to play. With it getting warm outside it is getting a lot worse. It is literally a big s*** puddle.. There is actually toilet roll and bits of poo, you can see in it.
"If you're walking two streets away you still need to hold your nose - that is how bad it is."
Photos taken in the courtyard show the brown coloured water pouring out of the drain as a large puddle of water sits near the steps.
Residents also believe that damage has now been caused to slabs at the front of the building due to the water treatment - with many becoming broken and causing safety fears.
Ross added: "I don't know what else I can do but to expose the housing for letting it happen for this long. It won't be long before someone's child is taking not well through this and with the hot weather coming in the smell has gotten unbearable."
A spokesperson for Cassiltoun Housing, which is factor of the property, said they were aware of the issue and had been out to flush the drain on a number of occasions.
They have now instructed a contractor to put a camera into the drain to try to establish what is causing the blockage or whether there are further issues, but added that an inspection did not find any evidence of toilet waste, rather an unpleasant smell and grey water.
Further work is due to take place and it is possible the issue will be referred to Scottish Water.
A Glasgow City Council spokesperson said: “Our environmental health officers are aware of the drainage issue at this address and are liaising with the various parties involved to ensure an appropriate solution is found.
“We are not the property owners in this case and any work required to resolve the issue will be the responsibility of whoever owns the affected infrastructure.”
