Teenager apprehended for cutting down tree at Sycamore Gap along Hadrian's Wall

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for his involvement in cutting down one of the UK's most well-known trees. The tree, called Robin Hood's Tree, was located at Sycamore Gap near Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. Officials from the Northumberland National Park Authority believe that the tree was deliberately felled. The teenager is currently in custody and is assisting with the investigation. The tree's destruction has caused shock, sadness, and anger within the local community and beyond. The police are appealing to the public for any information that could be helpful to the investigation. The tree, which was featured in the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, was named Tree of the Year in 2016 by the Woodland Trust. Its felling has led to an outpouring of emotion, with many expressing their grief over the loss of such an iconic symbol of the North East. The National Trust, as well as locals and visitors, have all expressed their shock and sadness over the incident.