Prison for a stupid freak. They cut the tree from the movie about Robin Hood and they recorded the whole event by phone

The Crown Court in Newcastle sentenced Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers to four years and three months in prison for cutting a 100-year-old clone who appeared in the film about the adventures of Robin Hood. The men also responded for damage to the Hadrian wall from the second century, inscribed on the UNESCO list.

The Acer Pseudoplatanus tree grew on the Sycamore Gap Pass and was considered a symbol of Northumberland, lying in northeastern England. This place was known among tourists. It was led by a trail leading along the historic wall built by the Romans.

Due to its picturesque location, it was one of the most photographed trees in Great Britain. He was fame and nickname “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” from 1991 Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman. One of the scenes in this film was taking place at the famous tree.

Breaking: Daniel Graham and Adam Carruts have Been Jailed for Four Years and Three Months – https://t.co/9fgwiownmw pic.twitter.com/jvuibxp73c

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The beheading of the tree with a mechanical saw by former friends took place on September 28, 2023 in the morning, when the agnes storm was raging in the British Isles. According to investigative findings, Carrutsa clone fell to three minutes. At that time, Graham filmed the whole event by phone.

During the announcement of the judgment, the judge admitted that the motivations of the accused are still unclear. According to a lawyer representing Carruthers, It was supposed to be just a “drunk freak”. The prosecutor's office undermined this position, arguing that both men were sober during the event.

According to the judge, the most important for men was “pure bravado”, thanks to which they could feel “some kind of thrill” while cutting the tree. The maple value was estimated at over 622 thousand. pounds, while damage to Hadrian's wall caused damage to 1144 pounds.

Graham and Carruthers will be able to be released after at least 40 percent. punishment imposed on them.

From London Marta Zabłocka (PAP)

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