Sycamore trees which have stood for 50 years will have to be chopped down after vandals attacked them

Two huge sycamore trees which have stood in Salford for 50 years will have to be chopped down after vandals attacked them.

Vandals have gouged one metre ring around each tree in Lyon Grove, Worsley, right down to the bare wood – a practice known as girdling.

It means the entire tree will now die as it cannot draw up water and food because of the breach in the bark.

The vandalism has been reported to Greater Manchester Police.