A teenager has been arrested after a search for the person responsible for toppling a famous 300-year-old sycamore tree in northern England.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage in connection with a Sycamore Gap tree, which is believed to have fallen early Thursday morning. The tree on UNESCO World Heritage Site Hadrian’s Wall In Northumberland National Park, it is believed to be over 300 years old. He became famous in the movie “1991”Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves“, starring Kevin Costner.
Northumbria Police He said on X They believe the tree fell in a “deliberate act of vandalism.” The 16-year-old suspect, whose name has not been publicly released, remains in custody and is assisting officers, police said.
Northumbria National Park Authority He said She’s “still coming to terms” with the tree falling, but she’ll work through it National Trust and other partners to consider options and “develop site and tree plans.”
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