Judge describes Sycamore Gap pair's deeds during sentencing

Jul 15, 2025 - 18:28
Mrs Justice Lambert sentenced Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, each to four years and three months in prison after they were convicted of criminal damage to the Sycamore Gap tree, which had stood next to Hadrian’s Wall for more than a century and was a popular destination for visitors. The felling of the tree sparked public indignation and anger across the country Two men behind ‘senseless’ felling of Sycamore Gap tree jailed for more than four years Sycamore Gap: why would anyone cut down a tree that brought joy to so many?