Sue Scorer, 30, told journalists that the artificial turf she had bought for £3,000 had disappeared overnight.

The grass was installed for her sons, eight-year-old Aaron and four-year-old Charlie, to play football.

Ms Scorer, from Livingston, told The Herald: “I was washing my hands when I looked out my window and saw the trampoline was on the other side of the garden. I opened the window to see what was going on and saw all the grass was gone and the fence was down.

“I thought I was dreaming. I was in shock, I couldn’t believe it. I called the police straight away to report what had happened.”

Police Scotland have confirmed an investigation is underway.