“People of Glastonbury are in a state of shock after a Holy Thorn site was attacked last night.
The crown of the iconic Holy Thorn tree on Wearyall Hill has been lopped off and dumped – leaving just a 6ft stump protected by an iron cage.
However, it appears attempts were made to remove the cage, implying the vandals wanted the entire tree.
If the tree survives without its crown, it should grow a new supply of thorn.
Police officers are on site this morning (Thursday) and conducting door-to-door enquiries to find any witnesses.”
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