Identity of a man found dead in Gateshead confirmed by police

The identity of a man who died following an assault in Gateshead can now be confirmed.

At 9am on Monday (August 14), officers were alerted by the ambulance service that a man had sustained serious head injuries at Tennyson Court, on Sunderland Road, in Felling.

Emergency services attended and found the man, who can now be named as 40-year-old Christopher Phillips, who was originally from the Berwick area.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics, he was sadly pronounced deceased a short time later.

Christopher’s next of kin are being supported by specialist Family Liaison Officers as they attempt to come to terms with what has happened.

A murder investigation into Christopher’s death is underway and a 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody at this time.

Detective Chief Inspector Angela Hudson, of Northumbria Police:

“We continue to support Christopher’s family, who are understandably devastated at this time.

“I would ask that their privacy is respected as they come to terms with Christopher’s passing.

“We are determined to get the answers that they deserve and our enquiries remain ongoing.

“Officers remain at the scene to carry out enquiries, and I would like to thank the local community for their cooperation, as well as all those who have so far assisted our investigation.

“If anyone believes they have further information that they think could assist our enquiries, then please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of the police website or by calling 101 quoting log number

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