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Sycamore Gap tree vandal released from prison after 10 months

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Adam Carruthers was convicted for felling the Sycamore Gap tree and damaging Hadrian's Wall in September 2023.

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Adam Carruthers and Daniel Graham will be released no later than 40% through their prison sentences.

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Adam Carruthers marked the trunk with spray paint before felling the tree in 2.5-3 minutes, and Daniel Graham recorded the felling on his phone.

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Open Questions

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What specific conditions Adam Carruthers must follow under the Home Detention Curfew Scheme beyond wearing an electronic tag.
Whether Daniel Graham has also been released from prison or remains incarcerated.
The exact motivation behind Adam Carruthers and Daniel Graham felling the Sycamore Gap tree, as the judge found their explanations unclear.
The current status of the Sycamore Gap tree's base and whether it is showing continued signs of life since August.
The timeline and details of the public vote for selecting an artist to create artwork from the saved wood of the tree.
Age of the Sycamore Gap treefactual

The Sycamore Gap tree had stood for more than 100 years.

According to www.theguardian.com
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The Sycamore Gap tree was estimated to be almost 200 years old.

According to www.abc.net.au

Context: This discrepancy affects the historical and cultural significance attributed to the tree, with a nearly 100-year difference in age estimates.

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