This is the moment vandals drove a road roller across Cowdenbeath FC’s pitch.
The club shared the video on social media after their Central Park stadium was targeted on Wednesday night.
Donald Findlay KC, the club’s chairman, said he was “shocked” by the footge.
CCTV at the ground captured the yobs driving onto the pitch using the roller before eventually colliding with a building.
Cowdenbeath bosses ‘shocked’ as roller driven onto pitch
The club’s statement said: “Cowdenbeath FC regrets to report that our stadium was the target of an act of vandalism on the evening of Wednesday March 5.
“At approximately 9pm, intruders unlawfully entered the ground and proceeded to start and drive a road roller onto the pitch, causing significant damage before colliding with a building.
“Those responsible filmed the incident, and this footage is likely to be shared.
“The club is currently reviewing CCTV footage to assist in identifying those involved.”
It added: “Acts of this nature not only cause financial and operational difficulties for the Club but also impact the wider community.
“We appreciate any assistance in identifying those responsible and ensuring appropriate action is taken.”
Speaking to The Courier, Mr Findlay said: “I am shocked by this.
“Those responsible drove the road roller across the pitch causing damage.
“They then drove it around the car park and hit a wall.
“This is an act of wanton vandalism.”
Mr Findlay says the club have identified some of those involved and police are aware.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “On Friday police received a report of vandalism at Central Park in the High Street area of Cowdenbeath, which is believed to have occurred on Wednesday evening.
“Inquiries are at an early stage and anyone with information should contact police via 101, quoting incident number 1092 of March 7.”
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