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Daniel Graham released from prison over Sycamore Gap tree felling
Daniel Graham, 41, has been released from prison on licence after being convicted of helping fell the Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland.
He was sentenced to four years and three months alongside Adam Carruthers, who was released in April.
Graham served 16 months in prison, plus time on remand.
The pair were convicted of damaging the tree and Hadrian’s Wall, where the tree fell in September 2023.
The tree had stood for more than 100 years beside the ancient monument.
The judge said the men would serve 40% of their sentences in prison, with the rest on licence in the community.
People released on licence must follow strict conditions and can be returned to prison if they breach them.
Daniel Graham, 41, has been released from prison on licence after serving 16 months plus time on remand for his role in felling the Sycamore Gap tree.
He was sentenced to four years and three months for causing criminal damage to the tree beside Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland.
Graham was convicted alongside Adam Carruthers, who was released in April.
The pair were also convicted of damaging Hadrian’s Wall when the tree fell in September 2023.
- Who
- Daniel Graham, 41, the second of two men convicted over the felling.
- What
- He has been released from prison on licence after serving 16 months plus time on remand.
- When
- 12 October 2026.
- Where
- The tree stood beside Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland.
- Why
- He was convicted of causing criminal damage to the tree and to Hadrian’s Wall.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Sycamore Gap tree was felled and toppled onto Hadrian’s Wall.
Graham and Adam Carruthers were jailed for causing criminal damage.
Carruthers was released from prison.
Graham was reported to have been released on licence.
- Sentence
- Four years and three months
- Time served before release
- 16 months, plus time on remand
- Tree location
- Beside Hadrian’s Wall, Northumberland
- Other convicted man
- Adam Carruthers
- Tree’s age
- More than 100 years
What people are saying
The felling of the Sycamore Gap tree was a disgraceful crime. Offenders released on licence are subject to strict conditions and can be returned to prison immediately if they breach them.
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