Thousands of injuries have been recorded at council-run buildings across Glasgow.

Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act have revealed that 8,310 staff, school pupils and members of the public have been hurt.

Since 2016, 157 people have been taken to hospital after sustaining injuries on Glasgow City Council property.

Local authority bosses said staff are trained to identify and deal with risks.

The number of injuries peaked in 2015, when 1,579 were recorded, but that dropped to 1,295 last year – the lowest since 2012.

One member of staff was bitten by an animal at Victoria Park Fossil Grove, which resulted in an injury that lasted more than three days.

There were dozens of incidents where “horseplay” led to injuries at schools across the city. And in buildings throughout the council estate, people were injured after coming into contact with sharp objects or machinery.

A Glasgow City Council spokeswoman said: “We would expect both employees and members of the public to take due care and attention when in our buildings and follow all the normal health and safety guidance.

“All council staff will receive safety training – and frequent refresher training – and the appropriate safety equipment where necessary to carry out their roles and enable them to mitigate any potential risks.

“Where accidents do occur, we will, of course, offer any support to the member of the public or employee in the most appropriate way.

“Due process will also be carried out and any health and safety investigation, when relevant, carried out in the normal way.”