Chainsaw Controversy: Friendship Torn Apart After Iconic Tree Felling Incident

Newcastle, England — Two men at the center of a controversial tree felling incident have been the focus of a recent trial, revealing the complexities of their friendship and the events leading up to the destruction of a historic landmark. Prosecutors indicated that Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers were good friends and often collaborated on tasks, including cutting down trees, prior to the scandal that unfolded after the infamous Sycamore Gap incident. Prior to their involvement in the tree felling, both men had minimized their experience with chainsaws. Carruthers’ defense counsel informed the jury that … Read more

Chainsaw Confessions: Friendship Torn Apart by Tree Felling Controversy

Newcastle, England — A friendship between two men turned complicated following a controversial incident involving a famous sycamore tree. Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers reportedly enjoyed a close bond, formed in 2021 after Carruthers repaired a vehicle belonging to Graham’s father, who had passed away tragically. They frequently collaborated on tree felling and trimming work throughout their friendship, which took a downward spiral after the incident. The trouble began when a video emerged showing Carruthers, described as Graham’s “best pal,” chopping up trees. On August 17, just weeks before the infamous felling of the Sycamore … Read more