RESIDENTS of Forty Hill are outraged after a day of traffic chaos was sparked by the mayor's charity fun run at the weekend.

The event attracted more than 1,200 people from all over the borough but people living near the Forty Hall starting line have complained of violence, road rage and traffic gridlock and claim it is the same every year.

Gordon Elliot, who lives in Forty Hill, claims he was assaulted by angry motorists as he attempted to stop them from driving past the no-entry sign to go along Goat Lane.

Speaking to the Independent on Monday, he said: "Vehicles were parked on both sides of the road, meaning that cars couldn't get past either way. Every year it is the same and we report it to the police, but nothing seems to get done."

He added: "It is not only the fun run, the same happens with any other big events over there.

"There is a car park but it is stupidly small and has never been extended. It is a horrendous situation, and no emergency vehicles would be able to get past if they needed to."

A spokeswoman for Enfield Council told the Independent that police had been informed about the event in January and again last month.

She explained that a park and ride scheme was put into place, meaning that people could park at the Civic Centre and ride one of six free minibuses to Forty Hall.

The spokeswoman said: "Race details also highlighted that parking around Forty Hall is limited and people should try to use public transport or car share. The race pack also asked people not to block local residents' driveways or park in a manner which was dangerous to other road users."

She added: "We are very sorry if any residents experienced any problems on the day."