Michael Phillips murder trial: Last section of evidence to be reviewed in trial of seven Hartlepool men
The trial of seven men charged with the murder Michael Phillips when he was attacked inside a Hartlepool house is expected to hear the last section of summing up today.
Mr Justice Jacobs began his summary of all the evidence heard at Teesside Crown Court on Tuesday and told the jury as the case was adjourned until today, Friday, February 28, he planned to finish his directions when the court resumed this morning.
Jurors will then begin to make their deliberations.
The men on trial are: Lee Darby, 32, of Ridley Court; Neil Elliott, 44, of Briarfields Close; Gary Jackson, 31, of The Darlings in Hart Village; John Musgrave, 54, of Wordsworth Avenue; Sean Musgrave, 30, also of Wordsworth Avenue; Anthony Small, 40, of Rydal Street, and Craig Thorpe, 36, of Young Street.
Darby and Elliott also deny burglary and Elliott denies assault.