Two arrested in Fife for breaking lockdown rules

Two people in Fife have been arrested and 12 issued fixed penalty notices for flouting lockdown rules in the last week.

The figures were given in a weekly update from Police Scotland which has been given emergency powers to enforce physical distancing to help prevent the virus spreading.

These latest figures covered the week from May 7 to 13.

Across the Kingdom during this period 187 people dispersed after being “informed”, while a further 15 moved on after being “instructed” to do so by officers.

Two people were dispersed “using reasonable force”.

Throughout the lockdown period Police Scotland have been thanking people living and working in Fife for their ongoing commitment to slowing the spread of Covid-19 by staying at home and sticking to physical distancing guidance.

Last week Divisional Commander Chief Superintendent Derek McEwan urged communities to continue adhering to the restrictions to protect the NHS and save lives.

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