Two men have been charged in connection with the felling of the famous Sycamore Gap tree.
The men have been identified by the Crown Prosecution Service as Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers.
The investigation has been ongoing since the Northumberland tree was cut down last September.
Two men, aged 31 and 38, from Cumbria have been charged with criminal damage to the tree.
They have also been charged with criminal damage to Hadrian's Wall.
Both men are set to appear at Newcastle Magistrates' Court on May 15.
The 31-year-old and 38-year-old were originally arrested in October 2023 but they have been on bail since then.
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Detective Chief Inspector Rebecca Fenney, the Senior Investigation Officer in the case, said: "There has been an ongoing investigation since the Sycamore Gap tree was cut down.
"As a result of those enquiries, two men have now been charged.
"We recognise the strength of feeling in the local community and further afield the felling has caused, however we would remind people to avoid speculation, including online, which could impact the ongoing case.
"We would further ask that anyone with information, who has not already come forward, contact police via the ‘Report’ page of the Northumbria Police website or by calling 101 quoting NP-20230928-0295."
Gary Fothergill, Specialist Prosecutor for CPS North East’s Complex Casework Unit, said: "The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised Northumbria Police to charge Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers with causing criminal damage after the Sycamore Gap tree was cut down last September.
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"They have also been charged with causing criminal damage to Hadrian’s Wall and will appear at Newcastle Magistrates’ Court on May 15 2024.
"We remind all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendants are active and that they have a right to a fair trial.
"It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary, or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings."
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