Convicted: The Fall of the Iconic Sycamore Gap Tree
Two men, Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers, were convicted for cutting down the Sycamore Gap tree in England, a landmark situated near Hadrian's Wall. Video evidence and messages between the men were crucial in the trial, highlighting their involvement in damaging both the tree and the wall.
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In a notable legal verdict, Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers were found guilty on Friday for their role in the destruction of the famed Sycamore Gap tree in northern England. The incident, which occurred in 2023, involved the felling of the tree onto Hadrian's Wall, causing significant historical and environmental damage.
The Newcastle Crown Court trial revealed crucial evidence, including video footage from Graham's phone and travel data from his Range Rover, implicating the duo in the crime. Despite Graham's attempts to shift blame onto Carruthers, the jury was not convinced, deliberating for only a few hours over the two-day period before reaching their decision.
Prosecutors emphasized the cultural and financial impact of the crime, valuing the tree at over 620,000 pounds and estimating damage to Hadrian's Wall at 1,100 pounds. The case drew international attention as the act was widely regarded as a significant loss, disrupting the cherished historical landscape.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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