Residents of Peterlee, England, were left in shock after vandals attacked a monumental Christmas tree that was planted one decade earlier, cutting it down with chainsaws. Durham Police received reports that the iconic Shotton Colliery's Christmas tree had been cut down on Wednesday, December 10. The incident took place between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m., which was just hours after locals gathered to watch the lights on the tree turn on.