Michael Phillips murder trial: Live updates from day two at Teesside Crown Court

Mr Phillips, 39, was found dead at a property in the town’s Rydal Street on Monday, June 10, 2019 after suffering serious injuries.

Seven men have been charged with his murder, and are on trial at Teesside Crown Court. The trial began on Wednesday, January 15 and is expected to run into February.

The accused are; Lee Darby, 32, of Ridley Court; Neil Elliott, 44, of Briarfield Close; Gary Jackson, 31, of The Darlings, 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. Scroll down and refresh for updates.