Men Jailed for Cutting Down UK’s Iconic Sycamore Gap Tree
Vandalism of beloved landmark met with strong public condemnation
Two men have been sentenced to over four years in prison for felling the Sycamore Gap tree, one of the UK’s most photographed and cherished natural landmarks.
The prosecution described the act as a ‘moronic mission’ that caused widespread public outrage and cultural loss, with the court’s decision underscoring the seriousness of environmental vandalism.
The prosecution described the act as a ‘moronic mission’ that caused widespread public outrage and cultural loss, with the court’s decision underscoring the seriousness of environmental vandalism.
