Before and after images of a Catford business, gutted by looters during the London riots, have been released by police.

News Shopper: London riots - Looting in Catford shop before and after shots

The CCTV stills have been made public to illustrate the impact the disorder has had on resident’s livelihoods.

News Shopper: London riots - Looting in Catford shop before and after shots

The JD Sports store in Plassy Island, Catford was targeted by a number of people on August 8.

Damaging the shutters and braking windows, it took those involved around three minutes to gain entry to the premises, stealing thousands of pounds worth of stock within one and a half hours.

News Shopper: London riots - Looting in Catford shop before and after shots

Police officers are continuing to trawl through thousands of hour's worth of CCTV footage, capturing stills of all of the suspects involved in the disorder.

Head of the partnership command, Superintendent Lisa Crook, said: "We have released these images to show the affect this disorder has had on the lives of the public, local businesses and the community.

News Shopper: London riots - Looting in Catford shop before and after shots

“This was not a victimless crime and we want to send out a clear message that we will be relentless in our pursuit of the suspects involved.

These pictures are just a snapshot of the businesses in Lewisham, both big and small, that were affected by the mindless acts of vandalism that occurred.

News Shopper: London riots - Looting in Catford shop before and after shots

“Whatever the reasons behind what happened, what we saw that day was sheer and utter criminality. We have one simple message - we are determined to find every one of the people involved in the looting that day."