Famous ‘Sycamore Gap’ tree cut down in ‘act of vandalism,’ teen arrested
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The tree is also sometimes called the 'Robin Hood tree' because it was prominently featured in the film 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,' starring Kevin Costner.
Nature-lovers all over the world today are mourning the loss of the iconic ‘Sycamore Gap tree’ in the north of England, felled in what police said was “a deliberate act of vandalism.”
The Sycamore Gap tree, located next to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hadrian’s Wall, was estimated to be several hundred years old.
The tree is also sometimes called the ‘Robin Hood tree’ because it was prominently featured in the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, starring Kevin Costner.
Early Thursday, officials announced that the beloved tree was knocked down overnight.
“We have reason to believe it has been deliberately felled,” the Northumberland National Park Authority said in the statement.
Only hours after the tragic announcement, the Northumbria Police said they arrested an unnamed 16-year-old in connection to the felled tree. The teen, who is currently in custody, was arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage and is reportedly cooperating with authorities.
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