Newcastle headlines 29 September: The latest on the Northumberland Sycamore Gap Tree

We take a look at the latest developments in the Sycamore Gap Tree case as police believe someone cut the tree down as a deliberate act of vandalism.

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00:00 I'm Imogen Holland, Tanfurio North East News Update.

00:04 Sad news in the region this week as the iconic Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland has been

00:08 cut down and police believe it was a deliberate act of vandalism.

00:12 The tree is along Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland National Park and many people have shared

00:17 their outrage that the tree was felled.

00:19 Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness said "I'm devastated that the

00:23 famous Sycamore is gone.

00:24 That tree was ours."

00:26 Northumberland County Council Leader Glen Sanderson said "Today is a very sad day for

00:30 our county.

00:32 The Sycamore Gap tree has stood for centuries and is known throughout the world."

00:36 Police immediately launched an investigation into the Sycamore Gap tree and a 16-year-old

00:41 male was arrested in connection with the incident and has since been released on police bail

00:46 pending further inquiries.

00:48 Northumbria Police have also asked anyone with any information to come forward as their

00:52 investigation continues.