Two men, Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers, were sentenced to four years and three months in prison for their criminal act of cutting down the Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland. The tree, a cherished landmark, was felled using a chainsaw during the night in September 2023, leading to widespread sadness and anger both locally and globally. Both men denied the charges, but evidence linked them to the crime. The prosecutor condemned their actions as a senseless destruction of an iconic tree, stirring strong public indignation.
The attack, using a chainsaw in the middle of the night, was met with sadness, disbelief and anger that rippled around the world.
Graham's car had been used to drive to the beauty spot with a chainsaw in the boot, leading to their conviction of criminal damage.
The prosecutor described the crime as 'a moronic mission and the arboreal equivalent of mindless thuggery,' highlighting the shocking nature of their actions.
The public outrage expressed towards the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree reflects a collective mourning for a beloved natural landmark.
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