Sick vandals have damaged the grave of a baby boy who was killed by his father.
Toys and flowers laid by Alfie Gildea's grieving mum have been damaged or stolen from his graveside at Dunham Lawn Cemetery in Altrincham.
Greater Manchester Police described the vandalism as 'disrespect of the highest order'.
Three-month-old Alfie died at the hands of his dad, Sam Gildea, in September 2018.
Gildea, 30, from Partington, Trafford, for 19 years in March after pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Police say that small toys, flowers and ornaments placed next to Alfie’s grave by his mum, Caitlin McMichael, have either been stolen or damaged since March.
In the latest incident Caitlin had placed flowers on her son's grave on Sunday only to return on Monday to find them beheaded and scattered all around the grave.
An investigation into the vandalism has been launched by police.
Detective Constable Jane Naylor from GMP’s Trafford division said: “Damaging and vandalising the grave of a three month old innocent baby boy is just beyond comprehension.
“It makes you sick to the stomach.
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“Alfie’s grieving mum has to visit the grave and see the toys and flowers she has placed by her baby’s grave stolen or damaged beyond repair. This is disrespect of the highest order.
“We are investigating a string of incidents and want those responsible to know how seriously we are taking this.
Gilde was jailed in March after admitting manslaughter, committed during a drug-fuelled incident involving 'rigorous and violent shaking'.
Gildea also admitted another offence of controlling or coercive behaviour towards Caitlin.
Anyone who has any information about the latest incident is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4081 alternatively call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
