Beloved 300-year-old Sycamore Gap tree deliberately felled, motive unknown; public mourns

A 300-year-old tree known as the Sycamore Gap tree, located in a dip in Hadrian's Wall in northern England, was deliberately felled in an act of vandalism. The tree held a special place in the hearts of Britons and was photographed in various weather conditions and under different lighting. It was also a place where people scattered ashes and left painted pebbles with messages. The motive behind the attack on the tree remains unknown, and despite a 16-year-old boy being arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, the police and local residents are still searching for answers. A second arrest was made in connection with the incident. The tree's felling has caused widespread shock and sadness among the public.