UNBELIEVABLE: 3 - The Untold Story

Sycamore Gap accused claimed it was ‘just a tree’ after public outcry over felling

Now in its second week, the trial has heard how Carruthers believed the reaction to the damage was ‘almost as if someone had been murdered’

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Sycamore Gap accused ‘could not understand’ outcry because it was ‘just a tree’

Adam Carruthers said the reaction to the famous tree being cut down was ‘almost as if someone had been murdered’.

Evening Standard · May 6, 2025

Sycamore Gap accused says he was asked to take blame for felling of tree

Daniel Graham tells court it was suggested he accept responsibility ‘because I have mental health issues’

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025

Sycamore Gap tree felling suspect claims he was ‘fixed up’ after a dispute by someone ‘stirring the pot’

Daniel Graham refused to comment in police interview when asked about the footage showing the chunk of a tree and a chainsaw in the boot of a vehicle, a jury at Newcastle Crown Court heard

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

Man accused of felling Sycamore Gap tree told police he was ‘stitched up’

Daniel Graham, 39, said he was framed as part of a dispute and did not have the skills to cut down tree, jury hears

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2025

Watch full video shown at Sycamore Gap trial ‘showing tree being chopped down’

A video allegedly showing the moment the Sycamore Gap tree was chopped down has been played to a jury.

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

Sycamore Gap accused told police he was framed by someone ‘stirring the pot’

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers deny two counts of criminal damage to the famous tree and Hadrian’s Wall.

Evening Standard · May 1, 2025

Sycamore Gap chainsaw and wedge of trunk ‘taken as trophy’ not found by police

Groundworker Daniel Graham, 39, and mechanic Adam Carruthers, 32, each deny two counts of criminal damage to the tree and to Hadrian’s Wall

Evening Standard · May 1, 2025

Sycamore Gap trial live: Jury shown photo of tree wedge ‘kept as trophy’ by suspects

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers on trial at Newcastle Crown Court accused of felling Sycamore Gap tree

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

Watch: Footage ‘shows Sycamore Gap tree being chopped down’ jury told

A video prosecutors say shows the chopping down of the Sycamore Gap tree was played to a jury on Wednesday, 30 April.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025