Teen arrested after ‘Robin Hood’s tree’ cut down
UK police have detained a 16-year-old suspect over the felling of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree featured in the 1991 ‘Robin Hood’ movie Read Full Article at RT.com
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The iconic 300-year-old Sycamore Gap tree in England’s Northumberland National Park was felled early on Thursday
UK police have detained a 16-year-old suspect over the felling of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree in England’s Northumberland National Park. The tree, believed to be around 300 years old, was also commonly known as ‘Robin Hood’s tree’ after featuring in the eponymous 1991 film starring Kevin Costner.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday afternoon, Northumbria Police said they had arrested a teenage male in connection with the incident. A criminal damage case has been opened and the suspect is in custody assisting officers with their enquiries, officials added.
The authorities noted they are “keeping an open mind” as the investigation is still at an early stage.
#UPDATE Officers investigating the vandalism of an iconic #Northumberland tree have made an arrest.
An investigation is ongoing after the Sycamore Gap Tree was felled overnight in what we believe was a deliberate act of vandalism. (1/3)
