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. 

This Is Local London:

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

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