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Teen arrested after felling of iconic Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian’s Wall

  • The iconic Sycamore Gap tree was deliberately chopped down, causing widespread anger and shock.
  • A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and released on bail.
  • The tree gained fame from the film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" and won Tree of the Year in 2016.
  • Authorities hope coppicing the stump may allow the tree to regrow, but it will never be the same.
  • The police are investigating the incident and are appealing for any information from the public.
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