Michael Phillips murder trial: Live updates from Teesside Crown Court as prosecution case continues
Evidence will continue on Tuesday, January 28 at Teesside Crown Court as seven men stand accused of the murder of Hartlepool man Michael Phillips.
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Mr Phillips, 39, of Rydal Street in the town, died after sustaining more than 50 injuries in an assault inside his home on the night of Monday, June 10, last year. Seven men deny his murder.
They 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. Our reporter Sue Kirby will be live at Teesside Crown Court on Tuesday, January 28 to provide updates from the hearing. Scroll down and refresh for updates.