Men Jailed for Toppling Beloved Sycamore Gap Tree on Hadrian’s Wall
Two men, Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers, have been sentenced to over four years in prison for criminally damaging the iconic Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland. The tree, a popular beauty spot, fell onto Hadrian’s Wall during a stormy night in 2023, causing global shock and sadness.

Two men, Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, have been sentenced to four years and three months in prison for causing the beloved Sycamore Gap tree in the UK to fall onto Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland. The incident, which occurred in 2023 during a stormy night, involved the use of a chainsaw.
The tree, a popular beauty spot where people gathered for various occasions, was a cherished landmark. Graham and Carruthers, from Carlisle and Wigton respectively, were found guilty of criminal damage to the tree and the wall, a UNESCO world heritage site. Evidence linked Graham's car to the crime scene.
During the trial, it was revealed that the men had filmed the felling of the tree and exchanged messages celebrating their actions. The prosecutor described the act as 'moronic' and 'mindless thuggery', highlighting the global outrage and sadness caused by the destruction of the iconic tree.
The public response to the incident was one of anger and disappointment, with many questioning the motive behind such a senseless act. The prosecutor emphasized the lack of decency and courage displayed by the perpetrators.
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