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Police in Fife have had to deal with more people flouting coronavirus restrictions.

Officers in Cowdenbeath area said they had spoken to people practising their golf swing and exercising with others from outside their households.

They have also intercepted folk who had gone for a drive, breaching guidance against non-essential travel.

Cowdenbeath Police said: “Officers have been required to educate several members of the public regarding Covid-19 guidelines.

“Going for a drive, attending the golf range to practise and exercising with friends have been common issues.

“None of these are essential and could result with a £60 fine.”

Officers have been required to educate several members of the public regarding Covid-19 guidelines

Going for a drive, attending the golf range to practice and exercising with friends have been common issues

None of these are essential and could result with a £60 fine#SaveLives pic.twitter.com/EfQXIsUmFP — Cowdenbeath Police (@CowdenbeathPol) April 15, 2020

The revelation follows the arrest of a 57-year-old woman in Buckhaven, who was alleged to have hosted a pool party in her garden on Sunday.

On Saturday police said they stopped seven people jumping into the pier at St Andrews harbour and broke up a beach barbecue at by Ravenscraig Park, Kirkcaldy.

Police can issue fixed penalty notices to people breaching new coronavirus legislation.