The tree on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, was made famous in a key scene in Kevin Costner’s 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves
A teenage boy has been arrested in connection with the cutting down of one of the UK’s most photographed trees. The Sycamore Gap tree, on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, was made famous in a key scene in Kevin Costner’s 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves.
He is in police custody and assisting officers with their inquiries, a spokesperson said. Superintendent Kevin Waring, of Northumbria Police, said: “This is a world-renowned landmark and the events of today have caused significant shock, sadness and anger throughout the local community and beyond. “I am appealing to the public for information to assist us – if you have seen or heard anything suspicious that may be of interest to us, please let us know. Any information – no matter how small or insignificant you think it may be – could prove absolutely crucial to our enquiries.”
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