Two men, Daniel Graham, 38, and Adam Carruthers, 31, have been charged with criminal damage in connection to the destruction of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree, which made headlines after it was felled overnight last September. Additionally, they face charges related to damaging Hadrian’s Wall, adjacent to the tree. The accused are scheduled to appear at South East Northumberland Magistrates’ Court on May 15, as confirmed by the Northumbria Police.
The Sycamore Gap tree, a symbol of natural beauty and cultural significance, nestled in Northumberland, gained fame for its role in the 1991 film “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,” starring Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman. The shocking discovery of its destruction sparked outrage, with authorities labelling it a “malicious act of vandalism.
