Two men found guilty of felling Sycamore Gap tree
Two men found guilty of cutting down iconic Sycamore Gap tree
- 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.