More Birmingham trees targeted by axe vandal Published duration 22 May 2015

image copyright @brumcyclist image caption Police have called for anyone with information on the incidents to come forward

More trees have been chopped down in Birmingham in what has been described as "mindless vandalism".

Four trees were found chopped down in Cannon Hill Park, Edgbaston, at the beginning of the month, followed by further attacks in Sparkbrook.

In the latest incident, police said they were investigating trees chopped down near the River Cole in Small Heath.

Officers have called for anyone with information to come forward.

The attacks have included trees up to 30ft (9m) in height and some which are 50 years old.

They are believed to have been chopped down with an axe, before being left on the ground.

Darren Share, head of parks, has previously said green areas were for "everybody to enjoy" and said Cannon Hill staff were "devastated".

image caption West Midlands Police were called to investigate the vandalism