Police Search Home of Former Lumberjack as They Probe Felling of Iconic Robin Hood Tree

Police have searched the home of a former lumberjack as they continue to investigate the felling of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland. The 69-year-old man has been arrested and questioned on suspicion of causing criminal damage, but he has denied any involvement. The Sycamore Gap tree was one of the most photographed trees in the UK and was made famous by its appearance in the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. It was felled overnight on Wednesday 28 September, and police believe it was a deliberate act of vandalism. Police have appealed for anyone with information to come forward, and they have offered a £1,500 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible. The arrest of the former lumberjack has come as a shock to the local community, but many people believe that he is innocent. One resident, who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity, said: “He’s a lovely man and I can’t imagine him doing something li