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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bryony Gooch

Man fined for cutting down tree in his garden worth £114,000

It is understood that the tree is unlikely to recover - (Liverpool City Council)

A man has been fined for chopping down a tree in his garden worth more than £114,000 after claiming a falling branch narrowly missed his daughter.

Carl Bellis, of Sandfield Close, appeared at Liverpool Magistrate’s Court after being charged with wilful destruction of a tree. He was fined £1,100 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £440. Costs of £1,067 were awarded to Liverpool City Council.

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