Fri May 09 10:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Beloved Sycamore Gap Tree Felling: Two Men Found Guilty
**Hexham, England** – Two men have been found guilty of felling the iconic Sycamore Gap tree, a cherished landmark near Hadrian’s Wall, in a crime that shocked the nation. Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, were convicted on Friday at Newcastle Crown Court on charges of criminal damage.
Prosecutors described the act as a “moronic mission” and “deliberate and mindless criminal damage.” The court heard that the pair, friends from Carlisle, drove to the site and felled the centuries-old tree on September 27th, 2023, filming the act on a mobile phone. Evidence presented included footage of the felling, taken from Mr. Graham’s phone, along with photos of a section of the tree trunk kept as a trophy in his vehicle. Prosecutors also highlighted text messages exchanged between the two men, revealing their satisfaction with the subsequent international media attention.
The Sycamore Gap tree, featured in the 1991 film “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,” was a popular tourist attraction and held significant cultural value for the region. Planted in the late 1800s, it stood for over a century in a picturesque location on the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Graham and Carruthers will be sentenced on July 15th. This is a developing story.
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