A Bristol resident has painted lines on the street outside her house to to encourage runners to avoid the pavement.

The harbourside road is attractive to runners, but there are claims they are not practising social-distancing.

Lizzie Melling, from Avon Crescent, said it makes her feel “uncomfortable and worried”.

Bristol City Council urged all people to be considerate to others when they are outside their homes.

The authority has not commented directly on Ms Melling’s actions.

But a spokesman said: “The coronavirus pandemic means everyone is being forced to make adjustments to their everyday lives.

“Everybody should follow the advice to stay at home and only leave for limited purposes.

“When they are outside, they should maintain social distancing and we would urge them to be considerate of other people when using the city’s roads and walkways.’’