Sheffield tree protesters arrested

Two protesters campaigning against the felling of a tree on a Sheffield street have been arrested, it is claimed.
Two arrested over tree felling protestTwo arrested over tree felling protest
Two arrested over tree felling protest

Campaigners claim two men were arrested while trying to stop the felling of a tree in Marden Road, Nether Edge.

A group of campaigners against plans to fell trees across Sheffield gathered on the street this morning in a bid to stop the felling.

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Amey workers, carrying out road and pavement upgrades across Sheffield, have felled 4,000 across the city already.

They placed a barrier around the tree they wanted to fell on Marden Road this morning but protesters breached it and some refused to move.

Two were then arrested at the scene and felling is now underway.

The road has been closed in both directions while the work is carried out.