MAJOR INVESTIGATION: Forensic technicians from Northumbria Police examine the felled Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland National Park. Photo: Owen Humphreys / Pa Photos / NTB
Spectators are now being asked to stay away from Sycamore Gap in Northumberland after the popular tree was cut down.
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On Thursday night, one of Britain’s most famous trees, the Sycamore Gap tree, was brutally cut down.
The park management suspects that the 300-year-old landmark in England was cut down in what they describe as “vicious vandalism” during the night.
The tree is Britain’s most photographed tree, according to The Daily Mail.
According to BBC hundreds have visited the famous landmark in recent days.
Now people are asked to stay put away from the place while a number of agencies are working to assess the fallen tree using seeds and clippings.
The police started an investigation, and according to British media, a 16-year-old boy was arrested soon after the tree felling. He was later released on bail.
A man in his 60s was arrested on Friday.
Among other things, the tree has appeared in the well-known film “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves”, with Hollywood stars Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman.
Several local bars and businesses have recently joined forces and are now offering £2,000 worth of beer to anyone who can provide information to the police that leads to an arrest.
ROBIN HOOD TREE: Several British media refer to the magnificent tree as the Robin Hood tree, after the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. The tree fell on Thursday night, resulting in a police investigation. Photo: Owen Humphreys / Pa Photos / NTBPublished:
Published: 01.10.23 at 03:11
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