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Famous 'Sycamore Gap tree' in northern England found cut down overnight; 16-year-old arrested

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Authorities in England have arrested a 16-year-old boy after one of the most famous trees in the world was cut down overnight Thursday.The "Sycamore Gap tree," also sometimes known as the "Robin Hood tree," was found deliberately cut down early Thursday, according to officials.People have had their ashes scattered there. People have proposed there. I’ve picnicked there with my wife and kids. It’s part of our collective soul." Northumberland National Park Authority can confirm that sadly, the famous tree at Sycamore Gap has come down over night," the park wrote in a statement. "We have reason to believe it has been deliberately felled."A 16-year-old boy was arrested "in connection with the incident," according to Northumbria police.The "Sycamore Gap tree," also sometimes known as the "Robin Hood tree," was found deliberately cut down early Thursday, according to officials. He remains in police custody at this time and...