Michael Phillips murder trial: Lee Darby's defence barrister set to sum up evidence in the case

Jurors have heard evidence at a trial into the murder of Michael Phillips of Hartlepool at Teesside Crown Court and summing up is expected to continue on Friday, February 21.
The trial into the murder of Hartlepool man Michael Phillips continues at Teesside Crown Court.The trial into the murder of Hartlepool man Michael Phillips continues at Teesside Crown Court.
The trial into the murder of Hartlepool man Michael Phillips continues at Teesside Crown Court.

Seven men are charged with Mr Phillips’ murder.

They 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.