The Latest Breaking News from Sycamore Gap

Sycamore Gap accused says he was asked to take blame for felling of tree

Daniel Graham tells court it was suggested he accept responsibility ‘because I have mental health issues’

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025

Sycamore Gap suspect thought world-famous tree would be ‘good trophy’, court told

Daniel Graham claims Adam Carruthers admitted cutting tree down and wanted him to take blame because he had mental health issues

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Sycamore Gap accused thought world-famous tree would be ‘good trophy,’ jury told

Daniel Graham said his co-accused Adam Carruthers had spoken of wanting to cut down the much-loved tree beside Hadrian’s Wall.

Evening Standard · May 2, 2025

Watch full video shown at Sycamore Gap trial ‘showing tree being chopped down’

A video allegedly showing the moment the Sycamore Gap tree was chopped down has been played to a jury.

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

Sycamore Gap accused told police he was framed by someone ‘stirring the pot’

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers deny two counts of criminal damage to the famous tree and Hadrian’s Wall.

Evening Standard · May 1, 2025

Sycamore Gap chainsaw and wedge of trunk ‘taken as trophy’ not found by police

Groundworker Daniel Graham, 39, and mechanic Adam Carruthers, 32, each deny two counts of criminal damage to the tree and to Hadrian’s Wall

Evening Standard · May 1, 2025

Sycamore Gap trial live: Jury shown photo of tree wedge ‘kept as trophy’ by suspects

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers on trial at Newcastle Crown Court accused of felling Sycamore Gap tree

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

Watch: Footage ‘shows Sycamore Gap tree being chopped down’ jury told

A video prosecutors say shows the chopping down of the Sycamore Gap tree was played to a jury on Wednesday, 30 April.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Jury shown video of ‘Sycamore Gap tree being felled’

Footage shown in Newcastle trial of two men accused of chopping down tree on Hadrian’s Wall in September 2023

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2025

Video of the moment ‘totemic’ Sycamore Gap tree was cut down played in court

Groundworker Daniel Graham and mechanic Adam Carruthers each deny two counts of criminal damage to the tree and Hadrian’s Wall.

Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025