Sycamore Gap jury told to 'set emotion aside'
Summary
Two men are on trial for cutting down a famous tree, called the Sycamore Gap tree, in Northumberland in September 2023. They are also accused of damaging a Roman wall.Key Facts
- The men on trial are Daniel Michael Graham, 39, from Carlisle, and Adam Carruthers, 32, from Wigton in Cumbria.
- The men each face two charges of criminal damage.
- The damage relates to the Sycamore Gap tree and a Roman wall at Hadrian's Wall.
- The trial is scheduled to last 10 days.
- The jury was told by the judge to make their choice based only on the evidence shown in the courtroom and not on their feelings.
- The jury was asked three questions before getting picked. These questions were if they knew any people involved in the trial, if they were linked to the National Trust or Historic England, and if they had any special connection to the Sycamore Gap or Hadrian's Wall.
- The Sycamore Gap tree was planted in the late 1800s.
- The tree was cut down overnight on September 27, 2023.
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