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crime2 years ago•2 min saved

16-year-old Boy Arrested for Deliberately Felling Famous Sycamore Gap Tree at Hadrian's Wall

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a famous sycamore tree, located on Britain's Hadrian's Wall, was deliberately felled in an act of vandalism. The tree, known as Sycamore Gap, gained fame after appearing in the film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves." The incident has caused shock and sadness among the local community and the National Trust heritage charity, which co-manages the site. Authorities are working to make the area safe and have urged visitors to stay away. The investigation is still in its early stages.

via CNN|

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environment2 years ago•1 min saved

Iconic Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian's Wall intentionally destroyed

The famous Sycamore Gap tree, located in Northumberland, England, and known for its appearance in the film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves," has been "deliberately felled," according to the Northumberland National Park Authority. The tree, voted English Tree of the Year in 2016, is a popular landmark and the most photographed spot in the national park. Authorities are working to determine the cause of the incident and have asked visitors to avoid the site. Local lawmaker Guy Opperman described the incident as "criminal damage" and an "attack" on the iconic tree.

via Reuters UK|

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