Teen arrested for deliberate felling of iconic Sycamore Gap tree
TL;DR
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of deliberately felling the famous Sycamore Gap tree, a beloved landmark on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, England. The tree, which stood for centuries and featured in the film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves," was a popular attraction for visitors. Authorities are investigating the incident, and the National Trust, a heritage conservation charity, expressed shock and sadness over the loss of the iconic tree.
- Teen arrested after Sycamore Gap tree cut down, police say The Washington Post
- Sycamore Gap: 16-year-old boy arrested after famous tree ‘deliberately felled’ CNN
- Sycamore Gap: Boy, 16, arrested after Hadrian's Wall tree felled - BBC News BBC News
- Britain's Sycamore Gap tree felled in 'deliberate act of vandalism' Reuters UK
- Beloved Sycamore Gap Tree Is Felled at Hadrian’s Wall in Britain The New York Times
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