Loose-cannon lumberjacks have been causing havoc in a tranquil graveyard after hacking down healthy trees and damaging others beyond repair.
Two huge trees were completely removed from the footpath in Hebburn Cemetery, while a mature sycamore was left with such deep cuts to the bark it had to be cut down.
South Tyneside Council is now appealing for public help to learn who has been taking the arboriculture into their own hands, after confirming its specialist tree care team were not behind the mystery.
