16-year-old arrested for felling iconic Sycamore Gap tree in deliberate act of vandalism
TL;DR
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in northern England for the deliberate felling of an ancient tree that stood next to Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tree, known as Sycamore Gap, was a beloved icon of the landscape and featured in the film Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves. The vandalism has caused shock and anger in the local community, and the teenager is currently in police custody assisting with inquiries.
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- ‘Sad day’: Teen arrested in UK after felling ancient tree at Sycamore Gap Al Jazeera English
- 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
- Teen arrested after Sycamore Gap tree cut down, police say The Washington Post
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