Pair guilty of cutting down Sycamore Gap tree
Summary
Two men, Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers, were found guilty of cutting down the famous Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland, which had been a landmark for over 100 years. The court heard they used a chainsaw to cut down the tree, recording the act on video, leading to a conviction for criminal damage.Key Facts
- The Sycamore Gap tree stood for more than 100 years on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland.
- Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers were convicted of two counts of criminal damage.
- The men cut the tree with a chainsaw and recorded the act on video.
- The felling of the tree caused international outrage and was described as "mindless destruction."
- The tree was valued at over £620,000, though the exact value is disputed.
- The men could face up to 10 years in prison according to sentencing guidelines.
- The tree was a well-known landmark and featured in the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.
- The felling led to plans for 49 saplings grown from the tree to be distributed to charities and organizations.
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