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"The Arborist Accused of Being the 'Robin Hood' Tree's Woodcutter Convicted"

Extensive property destruction estimated to amount to hundreds of thousands of euros.

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Friends received a video depicting the act filmed by the men.
Friends received a video depicting the act filmed by the men.

Case Closed: The Infamous "Robin Hood" Tree Cutters Found Guilty

"The Arborist Accused of Being the 'Robin Hood' Tree's Woodcutter Convicted"

In the courtroom of Newcastle, England, two men - Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers - have been pronounced guilty for their daring act of descending upon the hallowed grounds of Northumberland under the cover of night, armed with nothing more than a chainsaw and an iPhone. Their mission? To fell the immortal tree that captured the hearts of the world in the blockbuster "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves."

This iconic Sycamore Gap tree, an embodiment of the quaint charm of England and a cherished landmark along the ancient Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stood tall for over 150 years. The tree, with its picturesque setting, held a soft spot in the hearts of locals and tourists alike, serving as the backdrop for countless celebrations, including marriage proposals and the scattering of ashes [1][3].

Their trial, which commenced on April 28, 2025, merged the grandeur of history with the modern intrigue of social media as evidence presented included the very footage captured on Graham's iPhone of the fated tree's demise [3][4]. Each count of criminal damage alleged against the defendants resulted in a guilty verdict, handed down by the jury on May 9, 2025.

The fate of Graham and Carruthers remains uncertain, as the court prepares to contemplate the immense value of the tree and the devastating impact of its destruction before determining their sentences [1][3]. While the guilty verdict may bring some sense of relief to those whose hearts broke when the tree crash-landed onto the historic Hadrian's Wall, time will only tell if the repercussions of the defendants' actions will be truly felt.

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  • ** saddle village**
  • "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves"
  • Hadrian's Wall
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Criminal Damage
  • Sentencing pending

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  1. The guilty verdict for Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers, the accused tree cutters, was delivered on May 9, 2025, in the courtroom of Newcastle, England.
  2. Their actions of vandalizing the iconic Sycamore Gap tree, a cherished landmark along Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, have sparked debates on general-news and crime-and-justice platforms.
  3. The employment policies of the court system will potentially play a role in determining the sentences for Graham and Carruthers, as the community policy emphasizes restoring damaged public property.
  4. The repercussions of the tree's destruction are currently being addressed; the Saddle Village community has initiated several employment policy discussions to address the environmental and historical impact of the tree's felling, as it was featured prominently in the movie "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves."

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