Teenage boy arrested over felling of Sycamore Gap tree released on bail

Police officers look at the tree at Sycamore Gap, next to Hadrian's Wall, in Northumberland which has come down overnight. Picture: PA

A teenage boy arrested in connection with the felling of the world-famous Sycamore Gap tree in the UK has been released on bail, police have said.

The 16-year-old was arrested on Thursday afternoon on suspicion of criminal damage after the “iconic” tree next to Hadrian’s Wall was cut down overnight.