Alexandria manhole flood forces man’s space hopper into sewer

On 2026-04-22, a sewer in the Royston area of Glasgow flooded after being blocked by an orange space hopper wedged in a pipe below a manhole. Scottish Water said crews were called out after a member of the public reported flooding on nearby grass and pavement, and the item was described as likely having been deliberately forced down the manhole. The incident was localized and caused a temporary sewer blockage.