Sycamore Gap accused claims 'best pal' did it
Summary
A man accused of cutting down the famous Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland, UK, said his friend was responsible. The accused, Daniel Graham, and his friend, Adam Carruthers, both deny charges of criminal damage related to the tree and the nearby Roman Wall.Key Facts
- Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers are on trial for two counts of criminal damage.
- The damages involve the cutting down of the Sycamore Gap tree, a well-known landmark, and harm to Hadrian's Wall.
- The tree, which stood for over 100 years, was cut down on September 28, 2023.
- Graham's car and phone were tracked going to and from the site on the day the tree was cut down.
- A video which prosecutors believe shows the tree being felled was found on Graham's phone.
- A piece of wood, alleged to be a "trophy" from the tree, was found in Graham's car.
- Graham has claimed that Carruthers admitted to him that he cut down the tree.
- Carruthers allegedly asked Graham to take the blame, saying the police would be "more lenient" on him due to his mental health issues.
- Graham's defense claims that other people often used his car and phone.
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