It comes after police launched an investigation into the incident on Thursday morning
A teenage boy has been arrested in connection with the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree, Northumbria Police have confirmed.
It comes after police launched an investigation this morning to establish whether any criminal offences have been committed. The boy remains in custody and is assisting officers with their inquires, the force said. They added that they believe the damage caused to the tree was a deliberate act of vandalism.
On Thursday morning the Northumberland National Park Authority confirmed the famous tree had 'sadly...come down over night.' A statement issued on social media said: "We have reason to believe it has been deliberately felled. We are working with the relevant agencies and partners with an interest in this iconic North East landmark and will issue more details once they are known.”
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