A devastated woman has appealed to sick vandals to stop smashing up gravesides after her son's precious resting place was targeted.

Nadine Bass regularly visits the grave of her son Ethan Collins who was tragically stillborn in December 2015.

The property solicitor told KentOnline she received the heart wrenching news her precious baby's graveside had been damaged after a phone call from her father.

She said: "The first thing I asked my dad was could have it been the wind but he said no and there were smashed pieces everywhere. There was a rabbit and he said someone had definitely dropped it on the floor.

"It's not the first time it has happened either, other children's graves have been vandalised. It's disgusting. I try to visit as often as I can and walk the dog up there."

The 23-year-old added: "I'm devastated. It's the only thing I have of him; it seems to be a regular thing (with the vandals). Teenagers hang around the bench in the evenings.

"I spoke to the council this morning and they are going to get PCSO to attend in the evening. I have also reported it to the police."

It comes just five months after devastated mum Andrena Tyler founder her twin girls' graves had been vandalised.

She said at the time: “I went to Ramsgate cemetery to visit Lily and Molly’s graves, I know that most people don’t have to do this to see their children but unfortunately this is now my life.

“As I am sure everyone can imagine this is something which I find very hard and no amount of time will make it easier.

“I was left totally devastated by the fact that about eight of the children’s graves had been vandalised, both of my girls were among those eight.”

Artificial flowers placed into the original floral tributes from Lily’s funeral were ripped out and strewn around the area.

Mementoes and decorations were snapped off, and the heads of some ornaments were also removed.

KentOnline has approached Thanet council and Kent Police for comment.