THE LATEST figures for coronavirus breaches in Glasgow have been released. 

Almost 300 people across the city were slapped with Fixed Penalty Notices for flouting the rules last week - an increase of 187 from the week before.

Between March 4 and March 10,275 people were given fines for ignoring Covid laws - with the city centre revealed as the worst offending area. 

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The city centre also held the largest amount of gatherings than any other area in Glasgow as officers asked 21 groups to disperse from parties.

A total of seven of these groups broke themselves up only after cops gave them a warning. Of these figures, "reasonable force" was used by police on 14 occasions. 

It comes as Rangers fans flocked to George Square and Ibrox Stadium to celebrate the club's first major title win in 10 years.

A total of 28 arrests were made for acts of disorder and seven slapped with fines while officers were subjected to physical attacks. 

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The data - published by Police Scotland - has revealed that despite the large gatherings, the number of residents found to be defying the rules has fallen by 215 from the previous week as only 66 groups across the city were asked to disperse by police.

The second wost-offending area in the city last week was revealed as Glasgow South West, which covers areas including Ibrox, Govan and Cardonald. 

Revellers were caught defying the rules a total of 97 times. Of this number, 43 were slapped with fines worth £60 with one arrest made. 

A total of 11 parties were asked to break up, with a further 26 only dispersing after being warned. During these occasions, police had to use "reasonable force" 16 times.

For the whole of Glasgow, police only arrested six people for breaching Covid laws during the seven-day period. 

Commenting on the figures, Chief Superintendent Mark Sutherland, said: “We fully recognise the impact restrictions have on people’s lives. However, it is clear 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 now 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. The best way to stay safe is to stay at home. "We will have increased patrols in our communities 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 vast majority of people have stepped up to take responsibility and our determination and collective effort to tackle this virus must now continue.”

The data 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."