A Clydebank supermarket has enforced a "one person per trolley or basket" rule in an attempt to maintain social distancing.

Aldi announced they will be limiting the amount of people, including staff, in a store at any time to 40, as they ask shoppers to visit the store alone where possible.

The move comes as they attempt to reduce groups of shoppers and ensure the government’s social distancing rules are adhered to.

A statement posted by a store employee John Prentice read: “Starting from Tuesday, March 31, we are now being told to limit our customers to one person per trolley or basket, we can no longer allow groups into the store.

“Essential shoppers only. There could be exceptions for people who may have dependents with them (within reason), but if it is not essential for you to be in the store, we please ask that you stay at home or in the car.

“You could and can be refused entry if you don't come alone. (Someone holding the shopping list for you or tagging along for company does not count as essential).

“We are currently having to limit the maximum number of people inside the store to 40 people at any time (this number includes staff).

“If customers come alone, it means more people can come in and get their items. It will greatly reduce waiting times if there is a queue outside, and more people can get on with their day.”

The post was shared on popular Facebook group "Call Yerself a Bankie!", where it received more than 400 likes, 140 shares and hundreds of comments - mostly thanking the staff for their efforts to keep the community safe and ensure the shelves were stacked and restocked every day.

Member Janis Boyle wrote: “Excellent, well done Aldi. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff in the Clydebank store. You have kept your spirits up and been very helpful during this difficult time. You have endured alot of verbal abuse from some. Yet, you continue to serve with great patience and kindness. Many thanks, you are all first class.”

But, a few Bankies were less than impressed with the new measures.

One comment, from Michelle Lewis read: “This is crazy for parent whom have small kids and don’t actually have anyone at home to help. Means starving or leaving your kids at home to fend for themselves.

“This forces parents to have people over to their house to watch them which could further spread the virus. Can’t even get deliveries from any supermarket, it’s a joke.”

However Mr Prentice did respond to let the concerned parent know children would be considered dependent, and are therefore allowed to shop with their mother.

Carers can also accompany those they care for to the shop, as long as they provide a valid workplace ID.

A spokesman for Aldi told the Post: "To help with social distancing, we are encouraging all customers to try and reduce the number of family members they bring with them into our stores.

"Where necessary, parents can shop with their children, but like all supermarkets we’re asking people to come alone if possible to support social distancing in our stores."