Home / Crime and Justice / Murder Denial: Shooting Suspects Plead Not Guilty
Murder Denial: Shooting Suspects Plead Not Guilty
27 Jul
Summary
- Two men denied murdering Peter Phillips in a shooting incident.
- The victim, Peter Phillips, died from a single gunshot wound.
- A trial is scheduled to begin on January 25, 2027.
Two men have denied charges of murder following the death of Peter Phillips in Eston. Phillips, aged 47, was discovered deceased at Ayton Crescent on May 24, having sustained a single gunshot wound, as confirmed by Cleveland Police.
Tony Gaffney and Johnathan Spencer, both 39 and from Middlesbrough, entered pleas of not guilty to the murder charge during their appearance at Teesside Crown Court. Annaliese McQuilling, 38, also from Eston, is additionally charged with murder but has not yet entered a plea.
A trial date has been set for January 25, 2027. This legal proceeding is anticipated to span a duration of up to three weeks, bringing the case closer to resolution.
