Unknown person poisons 200-year-old oak tree: tree dies. Five holes were drilled into the tree's trunk and an unknown toxin was discharged, causing the oak to die and its subsequent felling.

Police initially launched an investigation into property damage. The damage caused is estimated at around 3,000 euros. (ly/dpa) You can always read all the news from Regensburg and the surrounding area as well as from all over Bavaria with us. News and stories from Bavaria can now also be found on our Facebook page.