Environmental barrister climbs tree to stop felling
Image caption,PublishedA campaigning barrister has been arrested after he climbed an ancient lime tree in Wellingborough in a bid to stop it being cut down.
Paul Powlesland from Garden Court Chambers in London said he took action because police were "threatening to arrest people for aggravated trespass for standing next to the trees". More than 50 lime trees are being removed to make way for a dual carriageway as part of the Stanton Cross development. Northamptonshire Police said a protestor who climbed a tree had been arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass and officers were "liaising with the man to ensure he can climb down safely".
A spokesperson for Stanton Cross said the works would "deliver essential infrastructure for the people of Wellingborough".So, I find myself 30ft in the air up a tree in Wellingborough- surrounded by police, security & tree surgeons- trying to prevent an illegal tree felling.
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