Glasgow man's fury at lack of compensation as bomb scare locks him out

Andy Bain, from Springburn, told the Sun that he had to spend £175 on expenses after being evacuated, for which he was never compensated.

Residents near Petershill Drive were asked to leave their homes on Monday, April 17, after police were called to a suspicious device.

The 47-year-old described the process as "chaotic" and said he expected to return in a few hours.

Residents were offered clothes, hygiene products and support at the nearby Springburn Leisure Centre.

The scene at Petershill Road in Springburn on the day of the incident (Image: Petershill Road)

His neighbour Norrie Bain, who is registered blind, was also affected and said: “They sent us into town around 7pm where they put us up in a hotel.

"It was just stressful with what happened, their people were fighting and arguing after hanging about all day."

Upon returning the next day, the pair were turned away as the investigation was still ongoing.

Andy added: “Nothing at the leisure centre fit me, I couldn’t use the razors as they hurt my face, and I only managed to pick up a pair of socks."

He handed the receipts for expenses, £175 in total, to NG Homes, the local housing association, however, it did not pay him.

He said: “They took my receipts and said they would phone me later because they couldn’t authorise them.

“But they called me on Friday afternoon and said they wouldn’t be paying the expenses.

“I’ve been left out of pocket due to no fault of my own.

“We are tenants that are on benefits and find it hard enough to get by without having to fork out expenses on food and clothing, it’s a disgrace.”

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A spokesperson for NG Homes said: “On Monday, April 17, a number of NG Homes tenants were evacuated by Police Scotland due to an incident in the Springburn area.

"Police Scotland, Glasgow City Council and NG Homes worked together to provide support and assistance to tenants, this included a rest centre set up by Glasgow City Council where shelter, food, emergency clothing and hygiene products were provided.

“Some of the tenants affected by the incident chose to stay with family or friends and the association provided accommodation to 31 residents on Monday, April 17 and 51 residents on Tuesday, April 18.

“The association also provided accommodation to those who required it on Wednesday, April 19.

“NG Homes supported our tenants with food, transport, and accommodation throughout this incident, however, we are not in a position to provide reimbursement for clothing as there was an emergency provision in place for this through Glasgow City Council and local councillors.”