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Pubs in a busy Glasgow street have boarded up for the coronavirus lockdown.

To prevent break ins or looters two pubs on Dumbarton Road in Partick have boarded up their windows and doors.

The Quarter Gill and nearby Dolphin pubs have taken the extra security measures for the shutdown.

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The boarded up pubs adds to the emptiness of what is usually one of the busiest streets in Glasgow.

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Nearby, The Smiddy pub has a sign on the padlocked door that there is no cash or alcohol left on the premises as a disincentive to any potential criminals.

Police have reported break is and vandalism at other pubs since they were told to close their doors more than a week ago.

The shutdown is expected to last several weeks with suggestions it could be summer before measures are eased.