A UK court sentenced two men, Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers, to over four years in prison for cutting down the Sycamore Gap tree. The tree, which stood for around 150 years, was a beloved landmark and known for its appearance in the 1991 film 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.' The defendants traveled from their homes in the middle of the night in September 2023 to commit the act, which prosecutors described as a 'moronic mission.'
Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers, sentenced to over four years in prison, cut down the 150-year-old Sycamore Gap tree, a beloved landmark in England.
The Sycamore Gap tree, known for its appearance in 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,' had become a significant landmark before its destruction.
Prosecutors labeled the act of cutting down the Sycamore Gap tree as a 'moronic mission,' highlighting the senselessness of the crime.
The court's sentencing of the duo serves as a warning against damaging historical and culturally significant landmarks.
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