200-Year-Old 'Robinhood Tree' Cut Down Overnight... Culprit Is a 16-Year-Old Boy

The Tree Made Famous by the Movie 'Robin Hood' Was Cut Down
The Culprit Is a 16-Year-Old Boy... Reason for Cutting Not Revealed

An incident occurred where the so-called 'Robin Hood' tree, a famous landmark in the northeast, was cut down overnight. The culprit is known to be a 16-year-old boy.

On the 28th (local time), local media including BBC and the daily Telegraph reported, "A plane tree standing next to Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, England, was cut down overnight with a chainsaw."

At the time of discovery, the tree stump had white paint marks, and the cross-section was cleanly cut as if by a chainsaw. A Northumberland National Park official said, "Someone definitely cut it down intentionally."

The cut Robin Hood tree [Image source=Yonhap News]

Subsequently, the police arrested a 16-year-old boy as a suspect in cutting down the tree. The reason why the boy cut the tree has not yet been revealed.

A police official said, "Since the investigation is still in its early stages, all possibilities are being considered," and added, "If anyone sees or hears anything suspicious, please inform the police."

Kevin Waring, the local police chief, said, "This tree is a world-famous landmark, and this incident has caused great shock, sadness, and anger in the local community and beyond."

The plane tree featured in the movie 'Robin Hood'
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The Robin Hood tree is estimated to have a lifespan of about 200 years and became famous after appearing in the 1991 film 'Robin Hood' starring Kevin Costner, attracting tens of thousands of visitors annually. Located between two hills, it is also considered a beautiful spot for photography, and the Woodland Trust, one of the UK's leading forest conservation organizations, selected it as the Tree of the Year in 2016.

Local residents are unable to hide their shock at the news that the long-loved tree was cut down. A Northumberland National Park official said, "Someone must have scattered the ashes of a loved one here," and added, "Many people shed tears upon hearing this news."

The National Trust, a UK cultural heritage protection organization, also stated, "It is very shocking and sad that a nationally beloved famous tree fell overnight."

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