The Fall of Sycamore Gap: Iconic Tree Felled by Vandalism Conviction
Two men were found guilty of cutting down England's cherished 'Sycamore Gap' tree, a landmark featured in a Hollywood movie. Their actions caused damage to part of Hadrian's Wall. The men, who filmed the act and took a trophy piece, will face sentencing in July.
Two men were found guilty on Friday for the destruction of the iconic 'Sycamore Gap' tree in England, a landmark that featured in a Hollywood film. The felling caused great distress as the tree had been a beloved part of the landscape for nearly 200 years.
The men, Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers, were accused of deliberately cutting down the tree with a chainsaw, which also resulted in damage to the historic Hadrian's Wall. This irritated public sentiment, as the wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The jury was presented with video evidence showing the men in action, which was captured on Graham's mobile phone. While no motives were provided, messages between the convicted men indicated that they were pleased with the international reaction to their actions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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