Three individuals were reported for breaching lockdown rules over the weekend, while three others were given final warnings and nine more people were given "words of advice in regards to their activities while the lockdown is in force".

Guernsey Police said most of the issues encountered were regarding people visiting other households.

A Bailiwick Law Enforcement spokesman said:

“Public Health have put these rules in place to save lives. It’s that simple. To be clear: if anyone thinks these rules don’t apply to them and they can continue to act as if everything is normal, we are here to remind them otherwise. We are enforcing as a very last resort, but be under no illusion – if we have to take enforcement action to protect our community from this unprecedented threat, then we will.

“The vast majority of people are adhering to the rules and we are grateful for support Bailiwick Law Enforcement is getting.”

Guernsey Police said that aside from any covid-19 related work, there was a spike in arrests for a variety of other offences, following several weekends of lower-than-usual demand as people stayed at home.

Within 24 hours a total of 11 arrests for made, including two for assaults on police.

“These numbers are what we would expect a 'normal' weekend to look like, but, of course these aren’t normal weekends," said the spokesperson.

"Please stay at home and save lives.”