Gigg Lane has been broken into and vandalised just days after the club returned for the first match in more than two years.

Bury FC Supporters Society (BFCSS) posted a video to social media on Wednesday (April 27) which shows three youths trespassing on the pitch. 

The footage shared by a now-suspended TikTok account shows one of the group scoring goals on the empty pitch.

BFCSS say the trespassers were also snapped by the club’s CCTV and caused damage to the stadium by smashing toilets and concrete panels.

On Twitter, a spokesperson wrote: "Our CCTV footage has picked up some uninvited visitors to the stadium.

Bury Times: Vandals damaged a toilets and sinks at Gigg Lane. Photo: BFCSSVandals damaged a toilets and sinks at Gigg Lane. Photo: BFCSS

"We have sent pictures to GMP of their faces but if you (or your children) know the names of the 3 youths please contact us.

"They have smashed the toilets and concrete panels within the stadium" 

 

Speaking to the Bury Times, a spokesperson added: "The incident has happened in the last 24 hors but thankfully we discovered it very swiftly, and have also managed to identify those responsible with relative ease."

Bury Times: Vandals caused damage to Gigg Lane after breaking in. Photo: BFCSSVandals caused damage to Gigg Lane after breaking in. Photo: BFCSS

"We are happy to say that the size of the vandalism won't have any impact on the upcoming matches.

"Gigg Lane is still match-ready and we are still selling tickets fast for Bury FC Foundation Women's crucial promotion-chasing match at home to Barrowford Celtic on May 8th".

"Gigg Lane is a safe place to host matches and as we saw last Sunday, it is a wonderful community asset that we, as fans, are immensely proud of. This incident won't tarnish that.

"There is work being undertaken at Gigg Lane almost every day with people on-site. We are looking into the cost of this damage and will see to it as soon as we can."