Two men went on 'moronic mission' to fell Sycamore Gap tree, jury told

It concerns the two men accused of felling England's most famous tree in 2023, arousing anger and indignation

The accused deny and refer to their responsibility for the facts, despite the existence of a video and messages celebrating the cutting of the century-old tree in September 2023.

'Princess Diana' moment: Why UK is heartbroken by a grisly murder whose victim was a tree

A legal case has opened in Britain over the felling of a much-loved, ancient tree named the 'Sycamore Gap.' Some Britons are struggling to get over its demise.

Homeowner stunned after 100-year-old tree is butchered in broad daylight: 'Nobody in their right mind would do that'

Not everyone understands the value of a tree. These natural, life-giving producers of clean air are a necessity for life, though many property owners fail to appreciate them for what they are. This ignorance can be a nuisance for the neighbors of those blind to the benefits of trees. One Reddit user with concern for their family, neighbors, and vegetation photographed an adult tree put in distress by a neighboring property owner.  Photo Credit: …

In September 2023, vandals cut down a famous old tree, made famous in the Robin Hood film, and also damaged Hadrian's Wall in the picturesque English valley of Northumberland. The main suspects are two friends, who are said to have even filmed the felling, as one of the suspects was found with a phone with a recording of the nighttime events near the tree. The prosecution described the pair's actions as a "stupid mission".

The moment the 150-year-old Sycamore Gap tree was chainsawed down

The beloved tree stood near Crag Lough in Northumberland, England. It’s final moments can be seen in footage showing a person chopping it down