Two additional men have been arrested in connection with the cutting down of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree near Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, England. The tree, considered a symbol of the region, was mysteriously chainsawed overnight. Former lumberjack Walter Renwick and a 16-year-old boy were previously arrested and released. The two new suspects, both in their thirties, have also been bailed.
The tree was mysteriously chainsawed overnight between September 27 and 28 Another two men have been arrested in connection with the felling of the beloved Sycamore Gap tree beside Hadrian’s Wall, Northumbria Police have said. Former lumberjack Walter Renwick, 69, and a 16-year-old boy had earlier been arrested over the incident before being released. The latest two men, who are both in their thirties, were also bailed.
Locals discovered the sycamore, regarded by many as a symbol of north-east England, cut down on the morning of September 28. Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at [email protected]. Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow Metro.co.uk on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get Metro.co.uk articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here.
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