Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers were found guilty of cutting down the iconic 200-year-old Sycamore Gap tree near Hadrian’s Wall in September 2023, a “mindless act of vandalism” that took only 2 minutes and 41 seconds. Both received four-year prison sentences, while the National Trust is working to preserve the tree’s legacy by collecting seeds and cuttings for future planting.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers were found guilty of cutting down the iconic 200-year-old Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland, a beloved landmark that featured in the film “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,” resulting in four-year prison sentences for each.
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