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Two men filmed felling of Sycamore Gap tree during ‘mindless’ act, court hears

Jury shown phone footage with sound of chainsaw and toppling tree, in trial of pair who deny criminal damage

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025

UK trial told Sycamore Gap tree felling was a 'deliberate and mindless' act

A court has been told that the famous Sycamore Gap tree was cut down in an “act of deliberate and mindless criminal damage.”

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025

Sycamore Gap trial: Two men went on ‘moronic mission’ to fell tree in act of 'mindless vandalism’, jury told

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers used a chainsaw to chop down the Northumberland landmark and filmed their actions, court heard

Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025

A year after being cut down, the search for answers continues over Sycamore Gap as pair face trial

As attention turns to two men facing trial for felling the much-loved Sycamore Gap tree, locals continue to grieve the loss and demand answers

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2025

Toby carvery owner could have to pay over £1million for hacking back ancient oak

A specialist lawyer has said warned that cutting back an ancient oak tree can cause irreversible damage

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025

Trial date set for Sycamore Gap tree accused

David Graham and Adam Carruthers will go before a jury in April accused of felling the famous tree.

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025

Sycamore Gap tree felling trial delayed due to defendant illness

Daniel Graham was unable to attend Newcastle Crown Court alongisde his co-accused Adam Carruthers

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

One of the Sycamore Gap defendants too ill for court

Two men deny causing £622,000 damage to the famous tree

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024

Man charged with felling Sycamore Gap tree pictured for first time as he arrives at court

Adam Carruthers, 31, of Church Street, Wigton, Cumbria, was excused attendance at the hearing

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2024

Trial date set for two men accused of felling Sycamore Gap tree

Adam Carruthers of Wigton and Daniel Graham of Carlisle accused of causing £622,191 damage to tree and £1,144 to Hadrian’s Wall

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2024