Iconic 'Sycamore Gap' Tree's Tragic Felling Sparks Outrage

Two men reportedly felled Britain's 'Sycamore Gap' tree, a cherished landmark featured in film, causing public outrage. The tree at Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO site, was cut down in 2023, with the suspects accused of vandalism. The ongoing trial sees them deny the charges.

In a shocking act of vandalism, Britain's cherished 'Sycamore Gap' tree, renowned for its silhouette in a Hollywood film, was felled by two men, sparking public outrage. Prosecutors claim the defendants deliberately cut down the nearly 200-year-old tree, capturing their act on video.

The tree, a popular attraction by Hadrian's Wall in northern England, featured in the 1991 movie 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'. Its destruction in September 2023 provoked widespread grief, especially as it stood adjacent to the historic wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Prosecutors allege Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers used a chainsaw to cut the tree, with evidence including photographs and videos discovered on Graham's phone. Despite denying the charges of criminal damage, the trial continues, capturing national interest.

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