Last week, 112 fines were dished out to those dismissing lockdown laws with the South East revealed as the worst-offending area. 

Between February 3 and February 10, 52 fines were given to residents within the police division patch. More than half of these Fixed Penalty Notices were handed out over the weekend. 

During the same period, officers also asked 99 residents across the city to disperse from large groups. 'Reasonable force' was used on four of these occasions.

The data shows 52 people broke themselves away from large gatherings but only after being instructed to by officers. 

The worst-offending division to record the highest number of Covid breach incidents was Glasgow's North West as police gave culprits 20 warnings and handed out 15 fines. 

Meanwhile, only four arrests were made in Glasgow during the same period, with all of these being conducted in the East.

Commenting on the latest figures, Chief Superintendent, Mark Sutherland, said: “We fully recognise the impact the restrictions are having on people’s lives and thank the vast majority of the public who continue to do the right thing, take personal responsibility, and adhere to the restrictions. It is clear however that significant sacrifices are vital to help suppress the spread of coronavirus.

“The Chief Constable has made it clear that our approach throughout the pandemic has not changed. Police Scotland officers will continue to support people to follow the regulations and encourage them to take personal responsibility.

“People should not leave their homes unless for essential purposes and the best way to stay safe is to stay at home.

“Officers will continue to explain the regulations and to encourage people to do the right thing. Where officers encounter wilful breaches they will act decisively to enforce the law."

The data, published by Police Scotland, looks at how many times officers dispersed gatherings and issued Fixed Penalty Notices under Covid laws brought in last year.

Officers were given the authority to break up house parties and social gatherings found to in breach of the rules, in a bid to prevent any further transmission of the virus. 

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