Some of Greater Manchester's speed cameras are in for a transformation after several speed cameras were targeted by perpetrators with power tools.

Installations on Edge Lane, Manchester, and on Errwood Road, Manchester, were among those to be targeted between July 8 and July 10 of this year.

The one on Edge Lane on the border with Stretford, Trafford, was replaced in recent weeks with the addition of protective plating and security spikes.

A spokesperson for Transport for Greater Manchester said this is to be replicated across the region but they were not able to say if it would be all speed cameras or some speed cameras.

Peter Boulton, Transport for Greater Manchester's Director for Highways, said the speed cameras, which are state-of-the-art VECTOR-SR speed cameras, are important to road safety.

Mr Boulton said: "It is beyond reckless for these people to vandalise these spot speed safety cameras and, unfortunately, the cost of replacing or repairing these safety cameras is a burden on the taxpayer.

"I urge those responsible to consider the consequences of there being fewer safety cameras on our roads and how they would feel if the next person to be killed by someone speeding was a loved one."

(Image: Newsquest) On July 10, two men were arrested in connection with another incident involving a speed camera on Manchester Road in Carrington, Trafford.

The police said both of them are on bail during an investigation including into whether there is a connection between all of the above incidents.

Detective Inspector Richard Lees, of GMP Trafford, said: "I would like to thank the member of the community who alerted us to the incident. 

"This led to a swift response with us apprehending two suspects in the same evening."

The state of the art VECTOR-SR speed cameras are able to track two-way traffic rather than one-way traffic and they are able to tackle other offences such as phone use as well as tackling speeding.

Anyone can contact police on 101 or the LiveChat on gmp.police.uk.

They can contact the crime charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

This article was written by Jack Tooth. To contact him, email jack.tooth@newsquest.co.uk or follow @JTRTooth on Twitter.