Wandsworth police are appealing for information about a senseless act of vandalism in Fred Wells Gardens, Battersea, last night (November 16). 

Two trees, 60 and 40 years old respectively, were chopped down with a chainsaw. 

The culprit/s were forced to leave the weapon behind as it appears the power tool got stuck in the attack. 

Forensic testing is being carried out on the chainsaw. 

Your Local Guardian:

If you have any information relating to this incident contact Wandsworth Police: 101 

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