Man who died at Gateshead flat named as Christopher Phillips

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 was pronounced dead a short time later.

Read more: Gateshead: Body found at flat on Tennyson Road as man, 26, arrested

This afternoon (August 16), Northumbria Police have now confirmed the identity of the man as 40-year-old Christopher Phillips, who was originally from the Berwick area.

Christopher Phillips (Image: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE)

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 cordon in place at the scene (Image: NORTH NEWS)

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, said: “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.

Flowers were laid at the scene (Image: NORTH NEWS)

“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.

Police vehicles outside the flats (Image: NORTH NEWS)

“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 Northumbria Police's website or by calling 101, quoting log number NP-20230814-0235.