Overview

• Daniel Graham, 38, and Adam Carruthers, 31, will appear in court on May 15, 2024, after being charged with causing criminal damage.
• The Sycamore Gap tree, a beloved 200-year-old landmark next to Hadrian's Wall, was cut down last September.
• Public and police confusion initially led to another Daniel Graham being wrongfully harassed by amateur detectives.
• Efforts are underway to propagate new life from the felled tree, with hopes that the Sycamore Gap tree might regrow.
• The case has attracted significant public attention and authorities urge against speculation that could affect the trial.