Usa Stocks Insider
  • Business
  • World
  • Investing
  • Stocks

Usa Stocks Insider

  • Business
  • World
  • Investing
  • Stocks
World

Sycamore Gap: Two men convicted of felling one of UK’s most famous trees

by admin May 9, 2025
May 9, 2025
Sycamore Gap: Two men convicted of felling one of UK’s most famous trees

Two men have been found guilty of criminal damage for felling a landmark sycamore tree in northern England.

Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, were each found guilty of two counts of criminal damage, one relating to the tree and the other to Hadrian’s Wall that the tree fell on, according to the UK’s PA Media news agency on Friday.

The verdict was handed down following a trial at Newcastle Crown Court in northeast England. Both men will be sentenced on July 15.

The tree had stood sentinel on Britain’s Roman-built Hadrian’s Wall for more than 200 years before being “deliberately felled” in September 2023 in what authorities at the time called an “act of vandalism.”

The sycamore tree, located in the Northumberland National Park in northern England, was made famous to millions around the world when it appeared in Kevin Costner’s 1991 blockbuster movie “Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves.”

The tree – at a spot known as “Sycamore Gap” – was located on the historic UNESCO World Heritage listed Hadrian’s Wall, which was constructed around 1,900 years ago to guard the furthest northwestern frontier of the Roman Empire.

Daniel Graham leaves Newcastle Crown Court.
PA/AP

Adam Carruthers arrives at Newcastle Crown Court.
PA/AP

During the trial, prosecutor Richard Wright KC said the felling was an act of “mindless vandalism.” He detailed how the two men drove 30 miles (48 kilometers) at night to reach the tree before one cut it down while the other filmed it.

The jury determined Graham and Carruthers caused £622,191 (about $826,000) of criminal damage to the tree and £1,144 ($1,500) of damage to Hadrian’s Wall, according to PA Media.

Jurors heard how the two men sometimes worked together and had experience of cutting down large trees. Although originally the “best of pals,” the two defendants now appear to have fallen out and their friendship has “unravelled,” the court was told.

During testimony, Graham told the court that Carruthers had told him that the tree “was the most famous tree in the world” and had spoken about cutting it down, reports PA Media.

This post appeared first on cnn.com

0
FacebookTwitterGoogle +Pinterest
previous post
Fed Watch: Key Bullish Patterns in the S&P 500, Utilities, and Crypto
next post
Robert Prevost elected as first American pope and takes the name Leo XIV

You may also like

Flights resume at Israel’s main airport after missile...

May 4, 2025

Pope prays for Chinese Catholics, hinting at how...

May 26, 2025

This company’s edible skincare products are full of...

May 9, 2025

Syrian president says his government is holding indirect...

May 8, 2025

14,000 troops, 100 ballistic missiles and millions of...

May 30, 2025

‘A fear campaign.’ Students around the world are...

May 31, 2025

‘Be bold and do it anyway’: Mo Abudu...

May 2, 2025

India launches military operation against Pakistan, explosions heard

May 7, 2025

Polish centrist and nationalist presidential candidates to face...

May 19, 2025

Pakistan claims it has ‘credible intelligence’ India will...

April 30, 2025

    Stay updated with the latest news, exclusive offers, and special promotions. Sign up now and be the first to know! As a member, you'll receive curated content, insider tips, and invitations to exclusive events. Don't miss out on being part of something special.


    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.

    Latest

    • More than 100 people killed after floods submerge market town in Nigeria

      May 31, 2025
    • Controversial new Gaza aid group isn’t screening recipients — despite being established to keep supplies from Hamas

      May 31, 2025
    • Rampaging raccoons add to Airbus factory headaches

      May 31, 2025
    • The secret war between cat lovers and the abusers who profit from cruelty

      May 31, 2025
    • These toys are so hot that Chinese customs agents have seized hundreds of them in recent weeks

      May 31, 2025

    Categories

    • Business (65)
    • Investing (242)
    • Stocks (116)
    • World (280)
    • About us
    • Contact us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Disclaimer: usastocksinsider.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

    Copyright © 2025 usastocksinsider.com | All Rights Reserved