Sycamore Gap tree felling trial delayed due to defendant illness
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One of the men accused of felling the famous Sycamore Gap tree and causing more than £620,000 of damage is too ill to stand trial, a court has heard. open image in gallery Adam Carruthers appeared in the dock on Monday Mrs Justice Lambert adjourned the trial, which had been scheduled to start on Monday, and said the next hearing will take place in the week commencing January 6. They are also charged with causing £1,144 of damage to Hadrian’s Wall, a Unesco World Heritage Site, which was hit by the tree when it was felled overnight on 28 September 2023.
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