Two men found guilty of cutting down iconic Sycamore Gap tree

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9 May 2025 • 7:40 PM MYT
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  • Two men, Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers, were found guilty of felling the iconic Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland National Park.
  • The tree, which stood for over a century, was cut down during Storm Agnes in September 2023.
  • The men were convicted of criminal damage, causing over £620,000 in damages to the tree and additional damage to Hadrian's Wall.
  • Evidence presented included a video of the tree being felled and messages exchanged between the men.
  • Sentencing is scheduled for July 15th, with the judge warning of a potential lengthy prison sentence.

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