Men sentenced to over 4 years in prison for cutting down iconic Sycamore Gap tree
Two men, Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers, were convicted of destroying the beloved Sycamore Gap tree in England, causing irreversible damage. The tree, known for its cameo in a 1991 film and voted 'Tree of the Year' in 2016, was a popular tourist spot. The men initially denied involvement but later admitted to the crime, blaming alcohol. The illegal felling sparked outrage and drew attention beyond Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The vandals who cut down England’s beloved Sycamore Gap tree were sentenced to more than four years in prison for causing irreversible damage and serious distress. The tree stood for nearly 150 years before Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers carried out the act, crashing it down onto Hadrian’s Wall. Both men were convicted of criminal damage and sentenced to four years and three months in prison. The iconic tree, known for its scenic setting and cameo in a film, was a popular tourist spot and a symbol for many.
The two men initially denied involvement but later admitted to the crime, blaming alcohol. The illegal felling in Northumberland National Park caused outrage and spread beyond the ancient wall built by Emperor Hadrian. The tree, situated in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, held sentimental value for many and can never be replaced.
One man used a chainsaw while the other filmed the act on a cellphone. Both were held equally responsible for the destruction. The court heard that the men planned and executed the act deliberately. The motive for the crime was not clear, but it was described as a 'moronic mission' by the prosecutor.
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