Men accused of Sycamore Gap tree felling thought it was a bit of a laugh, jury told
Summary
Two men are accused of cutting down the Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. They deny the charges, but prosecutors claim they filmed the act and took a piece of the tree as a trophy.Key Facts
- The Sycamore Gap tree stood on Hadrian's Wall for over 100 years before it was cut down.
- Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, are the two men accused of felling the tree.
- They both deny charges of criminal damage related to the tree and the wall.
- Prosecutors allege the men considered the act a joke but did not expect public anger.
- A video allegedly of the tree being cut down was found on Mr. Graham's phone.
- The prosecution claims a piece of the tree was found in Mr. Graham's car as a "trophy."
- The tree was considered a landmark with global significance due to its location.
- Both men claim they were not at the scene and blame each other for the incident.
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