Hamilton Accies have released CCTV footage of thieves raiding their stadium.

The clips show three hooded robbers scaling the gates at New Douglas Park before breaking into the building.

A number of raids at the stadium have reportedly taken place over the last few weeks.

Club bosses released a statement with the footage branding the thieves "low lives" after children's toys, sweets, drinks were stolen from the grounds.

Damaged doors, windows and locks have all needed to be replaced following the break-ins.

Club chief executive Colin McGowan said: "We are disappointed to report that there have been multiple break-ins at Hamilton Accies over the last few weeks.

"Thieves have stolen children's toys, sweets, drinks and anything else they have been able to get their hands on.

"This has caused significant damage to the infrastructure of some of our buildings; doors, windows and locks have all needed to be replaced at cost to the club.

"We are taking the step to share footage of these low life perpetrators in the hope that they can be identified.

"Hamilton Accies have been forced to spend staff hours and money on a new camera system and 24 hour security; time and money that we'd much rather invest to further strengthen our community department and our football department.

"The low lifes shown in the footage are not only causing harm to the football club but to the community which it serves - one which they may actually be a part of too.

"As you can see from the footage, the culprits are young, fit, male adults.

"We hope they can be identified from the pictures and video footage shown below."