Police renew appeal for information after a death in Gateshead
A murder investigation is ongoing following Christopher Phillips' death
Officers investigating the death of a man in Gateshead have renewed their appeal for witnesses to come forward.
Christopher Phillips, 40, was found with serious head injuries at Tennyson Court, on Sunderland Road, in Felling, at 9am on Monday (August 14).
Despite the best efforts of emergency services, he was sadly pronounced deceased.
A murder investigation was launched and officers arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody.
Officers investigating Christopher’s death have now set up a Major Incident Public Portal with a dedicated website link for anyone wanting to provide information which may assist their enquiries.
Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Angela Hudson, of Northumbria Police, said:
“A full and thorough investigation is continuing as we look to determine the circumstances around Christopher’s death.
“I would like to thank the local community for the cooperation they have given by providing us with information.
“We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious during the late evening of Sunday (August 13) into the early hours of Monday (August 14) in and around the Tennyson Court area.
“We are also attempting to trace Christopher’s movements prior to the serious assault which was sadly inflicted upon him.
“He was known to frequent Washington Galleries shopping centre, as well as the Leam Lane Estate and the Tennyson Court areas of Gateshead.
“If anyone else who is yet to come forward has information which you think may assist us in our enquiries, please get in touch immediately so that we can provide Christopher’s loved ones with the answers they deserve.”
Members of the public can provide information by going to our dedicated Major Incident Public Portal at https://mipp.police.uk and selecting the Northumbria Police tile, or by calling 101 and quoting log number NP-20230814-0235.
You can also report information anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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