Gifts left in tribute to toddler Alfie Evans have been stolen from a memorial tree in Liverpool, supporters of the youngster have said.

Facebook Pictures posted on Facebook by supporters show the memorial before (right) and after (left) tributes were taken from the site

The Alfie's Army Facebook group posted images of the memorial and condemned the "extremely disrespectful act", which had left the parents "heartbroken".

Supporters have urged well-wishers to continue leaving gifts at the memorial in Springfield Park, next to Alder Hey Hospital.

Alfie died at the hospital on 28 April.

The plight of the 23-month-old from Bootle drew international attention during a High Court legal battle over his care.