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Jun 2022
Shocking video shows teens ripping up trees on Harrogate Stray
https://youtu.be/Mfs3KfGMWWA
A group of teenagers have been filmed ripping trees from the ground on the Stray last night.
Sara and John Scott were walking home from town along the footpath adjacent to the railway line when they saw the group of teenagers ripping the trees from their roots.
The pair were so angry they chose to film what was happening. The video shows a small group of three teens tearing the trees down at 7.30pm.
Ms Scott said:
The couple live close by and often walk through the Stray, they said it was "infuriating" to see people treat it in such a way.
The Stray Ferret visited the area today and could see two young trees on the ground with just a stump remaining.
These images, taken today, show the remaining stumps of the two trees reportedly torn down last night
Judy d’Arcy Thompson, chair of the Stray Defence Association, said the actions of a few young people were "appalling". She said the Stray is respected by thousands of people young and old and the actions of a few were a huge disappointment.
She said:
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Harrogate Borough Council, which is the caretaker of the Stray, said:
The Stray Ferret also spoke to North Yorkshire Police, it said the incident had been reported at 7.40pm last night. In a statement the police said:
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