Rebecca Brown led junior in successful ‘Sycamore Gap’ prosecution

May 12, 2025

Rebecca Brown, led by Richard Wright KC, prosecuted the case at Newcastle Crown Court.  Two defendants, Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers, were convicted of two counts of criminal damage following the illegal felling of the tree at ‘Sycamore Gap.’

The case has attracted national and international press attention.

https://news.sky.com/story/two-men-found-guilty-of-cutting-down-famous-sycamore-gap-tree-13363450