"Debs Newman, 60, was bearing witness to the loss of three mature lime trees in Falmouth when she was seized by officers. Newman, who said she had never been in trouble with the police, fell to the floor and hit her head, leaving her needing treatment from paramedics. She said: It all happened so quickly. I think someone had my arms, someone my feet. I heard a crack and my head hit the pavement."
"Cornwall council said the trees in Trelawney Road needed to be removed because they were causing damage to the road, pavement and nearby property. But Newman, a member of the Stop the Chop protest group in Falmouth, said there had not been enough consultation. She added: We're worried this shows there's little protection for street trees. This could happen all over the country. She said she had known the trees all her life. They are very much part of the community."
Debs Newman, 60, suffered a head injury while bearing witness to the removal of three mature lime trees in Falmouth after being seized by officers. She fell to the pavement, heard a crack, and required paramedic treatment. Newman said she had never been in trouble with police and described the incident as a shock that felt like an assault. Cornwall Council said the Trelawney Road trees needed removal because they were damaging the road, pavement, and nearby property. Protesters said consultation was insufficient and expressed concern about protection for street trees. Devon and Cornwall police said about 40 people were involved and one protester was subject to use of force.
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