Five things you may have missed in Sycamore Gap trial
Summary
A famous tree at Sycamore Gap, planted in the 1800s, was cut down on September 27, 2023, causing a worldwide reaction. Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers are on trial in Newcastle Crown Court, accused of the act but they both deny the allegations.Key Facts
- The Sycamore Gap tree was over a century old and famous around the world.
- It was cut down overnight on September 27, 2023.
- Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, are accused of cutting down the tree, and are currently facing trial.
- Prosecutors found a video on Graham's phone that they claim shows the tree being cut down.
- A photo on Graham's phone also allegedly shows a piece of wood from the tree in his car.
- The tree was allegedly cut with a chainsaw using a "hinge-and-wedge" technique, causing over £1,144 worth of damage to a nearby Roman wall.
- Neither the piece of wood nor the chainsaw from the alleged act have been found by the police.
- Graham's phone and car were reportedly monitored moving towards and away from Sycamore Gap around the time the tree was cut down.
- The removal of the tree sparked international outcry.
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