Two more in court charged with murder of Hartlepool dad Adam Thomson

Steven Corbett, 30, and the teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, made their first appearance at Teesside Crown Court on Thursday morning.

Adam Thomson died following an incident in Sydenham Road, Hartlepool, at around 3am on Wednesday, January 4.

Adam Thomson (Image: Cleveland Police)

Corbett, of Brenda Road, Hartlepool, and the teenager were also both remanded in custody and are due to go on trial on July 3 this year.

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Both defendants appeared in court via video link and spoke only to confirm their names and dates of birth.

No pleas were entered to the charge.

Earlier this week, Sarah Hadfield, 34, of Brenda Road, and Anthony Hadfield, 39, of Wensleydale Street, both Hartlepool, have been charged with the murder of Mr Thomson.

The pair appeared at Teesside Crown Court on Monday for a brief preliminary hearing and remanded in custody until their trial on July 3.

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In a tribute released through the force, Adam’s family said: “Adam was a much-loved father, son and brother who will be sorely missed by all of his family and friends.

“He was a quiet lad, and a doting father to his three-year-old daughter. We are devastated to lose him so young.

“We would request privacy at this time to allow us to grieve.”

Cleveland Police arrested eight other people, five men and three women, on suspicion of assisting an offender. They have all been released on police bail pending further inquiries.