Residents’ fury at ‘baby burn’ claim
PARTICK tenants have blasted their housing association after it was alleged their “reckless” behaviour caused a baby to be injured.
Residents of 29 Hyndland Street received letters from Partick Housing Association claiming a cigarette butt was thrown out of a window by a tenant, which landed in the pram of a baby whose mother was dining in the outdoor area of the Partick Duck Club below.
The letter, which was seen by the Glasgow Times, claims the baby’s clothing was “ruined” and the tot was left with a burn mark on its leg – which the organisation branded an “unacceptable” and “reckless” act by the smoker.
It also claimed there was a smell of cannabis coming from the close, which it warned was a breach of tenancy and urged the alleged user to consider the “implications” using the drug may have on neighbours.
However, those living in the six flats above the eatery have slammed the allegations, saying it’s been “extremely distressing”.
One resident, who asked not to be named, said: “There’s no-one here that smokes cannabis. That’s a lie.
“We want to know what evidence there is. We asked when it happened but no-one could say.
“They can’t go flying these accusations about without so much as an investigation. We’re being accused of using drugs and injuring a baby – it’s upsetting,” they added.
The group immediately organised a meeting upon receipt of the letter and contacted the owners of the restaurant – who, they claim, denied all knowledge of the accusations. The Partick Duck Club did not respond to requests for comment.
Partick Housing Association told the Glasgow Times it was contacted by a woman who insisted her child was injured by a tenant of the flats.
It’s understood the incident was not reported to the police and it’s not clear when the alleged incident took place.
A spokeswoman said: “We were shocked to hear of this incident and have been in direct contact with the member of the public who brought this to our attention. We do not condone illegal drug use and have been in touch with residents within the surrounding area to remind them of the terms of their tenancy.”
We want to know what evidence there is