More than 50 ancient trees are expected to be felled in Wellingborough to make way for a dual carriageway.
Protestors looked distraught as the first of the trees were brought down by contractors
Locals had gathered in London Road, known as The Walks, in Wellingborough, for a third day to block contractors from felling the trees.The developer said the works in the Northamptonshire town were "essential".The protesters had occupied a footpath which stopped contractors from carrying out the works.
A 44-year-old woman from Wellingborough and a 67-year-old man from Kettering were also arrested. Police have not yet confirmed details of the fourth person to be arrested.
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