Michael Phillips murder trial: Live updates as seven men deny Hartlepool killing
The defence case in the trial of seven men accused of the murder of Hartlepool man Michael Phillips has been continuing at Teesside Crown Court today, Wednesday, February 12.
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Mr Phillips, who was 39, died following an attack where he received more than 50 injuries in a property on Rydal Street, Hartlepool.
The seven men who deny murder are: Lee Darby, 32, of Ridley Court; Neil Elliott, 44, of Briarfield 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.
Refresh for updates from today’s hearing as they happen.
Our reporter Sue Kirby has been at court as the case continues.