Man convicted for felling Sycamore Gap tree released early under home detention curfew
Adam Carruthers, one of the two men convicted for chopping down the iconic Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland, has been released early from prison under the Home Detention Curfew Scheme.Carruthers was sentenced to four years and three months in July 2025 for criminal damage to the tree and Hadrian's Wall, but served only 40% of his sentence behind bars.The Ministry of Justice confirmed that the decision to release Carruthers was made by the governor of the prison after a risk assessment.Under the scheme, Carruthers must comply with strict licence conditions and wear an electronic tag.Breaching these conditions could result in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Apr 2026 20:42 LONDON
