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2 men charged with cutting down the beloved Sycamore Gap tree go on trial in northern England

  • Two men, Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers, are on trial for allegedly cutting down the famous Sycamore Gap tree, valued at over 620,000 pounds, and damaging Hadrian's Wall, assessed at 1,100 pounds.
  • The trial began in Newcastle Crown Court with Justice Christina Lambert emphasizing the need for jurors to remain objective despite any personal emotions about the incident.
  • Prosecutors presented evidence indicating the two men filmed the act of felling the tree and exchanged messages afterward, suggesting premeditation and enjoyment of the act.
  • The incident sparked national outrage in the U.K., with Catherine Cape stating, 'We're still devastated by it.
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Two men in court charged with 'moronic' felling of famed UK tree

Two men appeared in court on Tuesday accused of chopping down one of the UK's most famous trees, as prosecutors said the pair went on a "moronic mission" in a case that sparked national outrage in Britain.

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
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