Lee Cooper murder sentence LIVE: Killers in court as they face life over death of Hartlepool man

Two men are facing life sentences at a hearing today, after being convicted of the brutal murder of Hartlepool man Lee Cooper.
Neil Maxwell (left) and Luke Pearson will be sentenced for the murder of Hartlepool man Lee Cooper. Picture: Cleveland Police.Neil Maxwell (left) and Luke Pearson will be sentenced for the murder of Hartlepool man Lee Cooper. Picture: Cleveland Police.
Neil Maxwell (left) and Luke Pearson will be sentenced for the murder of Hartlepool man Lee Cooper. Picture: Cleveland Police.

Neil Maxwell and Luke Pearson will appear at Teesside Crown Court on Thursday, June 20 to learn their fate after being convicted of 43-year-old Mr Cooper’s murder. Our reporter Rob Freeth is live at Teesside Crown Court to bring the latest updates from the sentencing hearing.