Man charged with murder of 40-year-old

A 26-year-old has been charged with murder following the death of a man last year.

Christopher Phillips, 40, was found with serious head injuries in Felling, in Gateshead, at 09:00 BST on 14 August.

Emergency services were called to Tennyson Court, on Sunderland Road, but Mr Phillips died at the scene.

Northumbria Police has now charged a man with his murder.

The man, from Gateshead, has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before magistrates in Newcastle on Monday 15 January.

Det Ch Insp Katie Smith said: "This has been an incredibly difficult past few months for Christopher’s family and loved ones and we continue to offer them any support they need.

"I would ask that members of the public respect the ongoing investigation and refrain from any speculation or commentary, either in the community or on social media, that could jeopardise the live legal proceedings."

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Northumbria Police.

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