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[–] autotldr@lemmings.world 7 points 11 months ago

This is the best summary I could come up with:


Det Ch Insp Rebecca Fenney-Menzies said: "The senseless destruction of what is undoubtedly a world-renowned landmark - and a local treasure - has quite rightly resulted in an outpouring of shock, horror and anger throughout the North East and further afield.

"I hope this second arrest demonstrates just how seriously we're taking this situation, and our ongoing commitment to find those responsible and bring them to justice.

"Although another arrest has been made, this investigation is still in the early stages, and we would continue to encourage any members of the public with information which may assist to get in touch..

It grew in a natural dip in the landscape near Hexham and featured in the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, starring Kevin Costner.

Northumberland National Park Authority officials said the tree was "part of England's identity" as it had been "a real inspiration" to artists, writers and photographers.

National Trust manager Andrew Poad said the stump was "healthy" and experts might be able to coppice the tree, where new shoots grow from the trunk's base.


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