The 200-year-old tree that appeared in Robin Hood was deliberately cut down by youths

A popular tree UK, which stood near the Roman landmark Hadrian’s Wall for almost 200 years, was cut down by the trunk this Thursday, the 28th. A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in North England In connection with what authorities described as “intentional” cutting of the plant.

Every year thousands of visitors walk through Hadrian’s Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage, which formerly guarded the northwestern frontier of the Roman Empire. Many stopped to admire and take photos of the tree at Sycamore Cape, which became famous when it appeared in the film. Kevin Costner1991, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

Photos taken on Thursday showed the tree felled near the base, with the rest lying on its side. Local police said the teenager was arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage. He was in police custody and was assisting officers with their inquiries, the force said.

“The tree is a world-renowned landmark and the vandalism has caused understandable shock and anger in the local community and beyond,” police said in a statement. “It’s an incredibly sad day,” Police Superintendent Kevin Waring said. “The tree was an icon and admired by many who lived in or visited the area.”

Northumberland National Park Authority has asked the public not to visit the felled tree, which was named the English Tree in 2016. Alison Hawkins, who was walking the Hadrian’s Wall route, was one of the first to see the damage. Thursday morning.

“It’s a real shocker. It’s basically an iconic image that everybody wants to see,” he said. “You can forgive nature for doing this, but you can’t forgive this.”/Associated Press.