CPS authorises charges after the felling of the historic Sycamore Gap tree
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Gary Fothergill, Specialist Prosecutor for CPS North East’s Complex Casework Unit, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised Northumbria Police to charge Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers with causing criminal damage after the Sycamore Gap tree was cut down last September.
“They have also been charged with causing criminal damage to Hadrian’s Wall and will appear at Newcastle Magistrates’ Court on 15 May 2024.
“We remind all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendants are active and that they have a right to a fair trial.
“It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary, or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”
Notes to editors
- Daniel Michael Graham [DOB: 14/10/85] and Adam Carruthers [DOB: 13/08/92] have been charged with:
On 28/09/23 at Northumberland, without lawful excuse, damaged a sycamore tree belonging to the National Trust, intending to damage such property or being reckless as to whether such property would be damaged. Contrary to sections 1(1) and 4 of the Criminal Damage Act 1971 - On 28/09/23 at Northumberland, without lawful excuse, damaged Hadrian’s Wall belonging to the National Trust, intending to damage such property or being reckless as to whether such property would be damaged. Contrary to sections 1(1) and 4 of the Criminal Damage Act 1971