Boy arrested after famous Sycamore Gap tree cut down in Northumberland

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage in connection with the felling of a well-known tree in the north of England. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► bit.ly/guardianwiressub The Sycamore Gap tree has been a feature of the site at Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland for hundreds of years. The tree, believed to have been about 300 years old, appeared in the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, starring Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► bit.ly/3uhA7zg Sign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► theguardian.com/first-edition Website ► www.theguardian.com/ Facebook ►www.facebook.com/theguardian Twitter ► twitter.com/guardian Instagram ► instagram.com/guardian The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubs Guardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubs Guardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubs Guardian Sport ► bit.ly/gdnsportsubs Guardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs #News #UK #Sycamore #Trees #Environment #News

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