reacted with fury to metal fencing being installed around halls of residence last week.Students said they had no prior warning before workers began putting up the barriers last Thursday afternoon.The University of Manchester initially said described the fencing and security guards at entrance points as 'new security measures' that were necessary as part of the national four-week lockdown.Students said they felt as if they were being treated like prisoners while one parent told the M.E.N they were being 'penned in like animals.'It comes amid widespread concerns about the mental health strain on students being asked to self-isolate due to coronavirus, often on their own and with little support.Within hours of erecting the fence, the.
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