Toby Carvery could face legal action over felled tree

Enfield Council is pursuing legal action against Toby Carvery after the roast dinner chain felled a 500-year-old oak tree.

Leader of Enfield Council Ergin Erbil this afternoon said that the committee was 'seeking advice and will take appropriate legal action.'

And if criminal breaches are found, the matter will be re-reported to the Met Police, he added. 

It comes after the ancient oak tree, located in Whitewebbs Park, north London, was felled earlier this month, sparking fury among locals and prompting the council to report the matter to police. 

The tree is situated next to a car park on land leased to Mitchells & Butler, the pub chain owner of the nearby Toby Carvery. 

Spokesperson for Mitchells & Butler said yesterday the huge tree, which has a girth of 6.1 metres, was cut back after advice i...
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