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Tree feller cautioned (From Witney Gazette)
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Tree feller cautioned
1:11pm Friday 20th November 2009
A man has confessed to chopping down a tree which landed on power cables and caused traffic chaos across west Oxfordshire.
Police had to close the A40 near Witney in both directions for six hours after the tree landed on power lines on Wednesday.
About 1,500 homes were also left without power following the tree felling.
Officers launched an investigation after witnesses spotted the man driving a car away from the area after he felled trees in a nearby wood.
A 35-year-old from Carterton went to Witney Police Station at 5pm last nightand was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.
He was later released with a caution.
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