In Detail... - 6. Justice
Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers, both from Cumbria, are sentenced in a live-streamed hearing at Newcastle Crown Court. BBC Correspondent Fiona Trott describes the atmosphere on the day.
The two men were each convicted of two counts of criminal damage in May.
Also, Si King hears whether some of those who loved the tree feel the sentence brings closure before finally returning to Sycamore Gap to see for himself how one of his favourite places has changed forever.
Presenter: Si King.
Producer: Jane Downs with additional reporting by Fiona Trott, Jo Lonsdale and Martin Lindsay.
Sounds Producer and design: Alexandra Booth.
Sound Mixing: Chris Fawcett.
Story Consultant: Barney Rowntree.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Producer: Dan Farthing and Alistair Miskin.
Published on Wednesday, 16th July 2025.
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