Tesco has explained the easing of social distancing measures in their stores.

The one-way system put in place at the Tesco Extra store in Ashby disappeared last week - and a number of shoppers have objected on social media.

Now, the store will be letting more customers in, although they will still be encouraged to remain two metres apart.

However, after complaints about the easing of safety measures, Tesco's customer services department issued the following statement: "We're making changes to the social distancing guidelines in all our stores.

"We're removing the one-way system in all our stores and replacing the arrow stickers with the two-metre keep your distance floor stickers.

"We'll also be allowing more customers in the shop at the one time, while adhering to the current Government guidelines.

"We will only ever make in-store changes based on the Government guidelines.

"Throughout the pandemic, we have followed all relative guidance from the government and public health authorities and we will continue to do so.

"The latest guidance in England is to observe one metre-plus, where two metre social distancing is not possible.

"We will therefore continue to observe 2m social distancing to ensure our customers and colleagues are safe.

"These measures cover the whole of the UK. We will continue to ensure our social distancing measures follow the guidance of each of the devolved administrations."

Tesco in Ashby acted in March Ashby Tesco introduces new system for shoppers after being hit by panic buying which quickly emptied the shelves of essential items Shoppers in Ashby put on pause due to overcrowding fears

Long queues formed outside at times and the store scrapped its 24 hour opening policy to allow for shelves to be re-stocked overnight, such was the demand for supplies.

The Ashby store still has a separate entrance and exit with sanitising facilities available to shoppers.