A TOP level town hall investigation was started to find out who gave the order to fell three 70-year-old trees in Blackburn's Witton Park.
The officer concerned was expected to face disciplinary action.
Councillors, who described the felling as "vandalism" were told the trees, a sycamore, an ash and a horse chestnut were chopped down to make way for a second artificial sports pitch.
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