Teen Arrested After Vandal Act Cutting Down 300 years old landmark tree, Sycamore Gap

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The landmark at Sycamore Gap, beside Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, was cut down overnight.

Northumberland National Park Authority officials believe the tree, known as Robin Hood's Tree, was "deliberately felled".

Northumbria Police said the teenager had been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.

Supt Kevin Waring described the tree as "a world-renowned landmark" and said its loss had "caused significant shock, sadness and anger throughout the local community and beyond".

He added: "Given our investigation remains at a very early stage, we are keeping an open mind. 

"I am appealing to the public for information to assist us. If you have seen or heard anything suspicious that may be of interest to us, please let us know. 

"Any information - no matter how small or insignificant you think it may be - could prove absolutely crucial to our inquiries."

The tree grew in a natural dip in the landscape near Hexham and featured in the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, starring Kevin Costner.

In 2016, it was named Tree of the Year in a competition organised by the Woodland Trust.

The tree's felling led to an outpouring of emotion with many lamenting the loss of an emblem of the North East.

The fallen tree and stump were circled by police tape Thursday. The Northumberland National Park Authority asked the public not to visit the site in the course of the investigation.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tyne-66952980.amp

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/09/28/sycamore-gap-tree-hadrian-wall-cut-fall-teen-arrest/

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As they should 

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Cut them in half as punishment. 

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wtf is wrong w ppl and who are the parents 

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Did he have a motive at all or just to be a douche??

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Wow……I have seen this tree in so many pictures and movies throughout my life!  Never knew exactly where it was, but this is so messed up to hear!  SMFH

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2 hours ago, Space Cowboy said:

Did he have a motive at all or just to be a douche??

Still investigating as of now

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I didn't expect to be as sad as I am coming to this thread.

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