A killjoy council in Scotland spent £6,000 on bizarre fencing to stop children playing football - but neighbours say it "looks like a prison."

What was once a "beautiful" grass area outside houses in Dalmuir, Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, has become crisscrossed with low-level black fences in the shape of an X, residents have said.

The eyesore has been slated by residents, who accused West Dunbartonshire Council of wasting cash and spoiling children’s fun.

A spokesman for West Dunbartonshire Council told local media: "The low-level fences were introduced in consultation with residents following a number of complaints about damage to property caused by ball games on the grassed area.

"The design was chosen to discourage use of the location as a play area, and encourage the use of existing full-size pitches nearby."

A killjoy council spent £6,000 on bizarre fencing to stop children playing football - but neighbours say it 'looks like a prison'.

What was once a ‘beautiful’ grass area outside houses in Dalmuir, Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, has become criss-crossed with low level black fences in the shape of an X.

The eyesore has been slated by residents, who accused West Dunbartonshire Council of wasting cash and spoiling children’s fun.