Trial date set for two men accused of felling Sycamore Gap tree

Adam Carruthers leaves Newcastle crown court, where he pleaded not guilty. The judge granted conditional bail to both defendants and set a trial date for 3 December. Photograph: Ian Forsyth/Getty

A trial date has been set for two men accused of felling the famous Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland.

Daniel Graham, 38, of Carlisle, and Adam Carruthers, 31, of Wigton, have been accused of causing criminal damage to the tree and to Hadrian’s Wall.