Video footage has captured the frenzy when more than a dozen people were seen apparently taking free bottles of water left for London Marathon runners in Deptford.

The viral video clip, reportedly filmed yesterday, appears to show adults and children frantically filling bags, trollies and prams with the multi-packs of Buxton water.

With Deptford at around the eight mile mark of the 26.2mile race, the water is intended to be handed out to runners as they make their way up to Bermondsey.

The video clip was posted on Facebook by volunteer Mark Hudson, who also appears to speak in the footage.

He says sarcastically to the camera: "Obviously hard times in Deptford.

"The water supply has not reached here yet, as you can see by all the locals trying to nick all the water that is actually for the marathon runners.

"Although the last coach has gone past so the marathon runners are on their own.

"It's quite a sad state."

The video sparked a huge reaction on social media, with many branding the actions "shameful".

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Race organisers have said they will investigate the incident.

Hugh Brasher, event director for London Marathon Events, said: "It's very disappointing to see water being stolen in this way from the official water stations for our runners.

"These water stations are staffed by volunteers and we are very grateful to them for their work on Race Day.

"We always brief our volunteers not to get into altercations if this kind of thing happens. We'll investigate this further.”