VANDALS have desecrated the grave of a young dad who less than three months ago.

Father-of-two Nigel Minto was found hanging at a friend's house in April.

The 29-year-old was buried at Ryhope Cemetery, Sunderland, but vandals have attacked his grave, smashing an urn, and stealing a plaque and photographs left by his children.

Mr Minto's mother, Lynda, believes the grave was damaged as part of a long-standing grudge against the family.

Police are investigating the incident, along with other reported crimes in the cemetery.