Two men were sentenced to over four years in prison for cutting down the Sycamore Gap tree in England. Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers were found guilty of deliberate criminal damage. The tree, a landmark for 150 years and featured in "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves," was destroyed in September 2023, leading to national outrage. The court deemed their actions premeditated, causing significant emotional distress. They were convicted of damaging the tree and Hadrian's Wall, totaling over 622,191 in damages. The tree's loss was described as irreplaceable and totemic for the community.
Graham and Carruthers were found guilty of the "mindless" and "deliberate" felling of the Sycamore Gap tree, which sparked national outrage.
Judge Christina Lambert said their actions involved a "high degree of planning and preparation" and caused widespread "shock and bewilderment."
Andrew Poad from the National Trust stated, "This iconic tree can never be replaced. It belonged to the people. It was totemic."
The felling of the tree, which stood for over 150 years, inflicted criminal damage valued over 622,191 (£713,823) including damage to Hadrian's Wall.
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