A woman has been charged with perverting the course of justice as part of the ongoing investigation into the murder of a man who was shot in Eston earlier this year.
Cleveland Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team have charged the 29-year-old woman with the offence connected to the death of Peter Phillips, 47.
Peter Philips, 47, died after an incident in Eston, his family have described him as the 'heart and soul' of their family. (Image: CLEVELAND POLICE)
Mr Phillips died after being shot once at about 11pm on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Floral tributes on Ayton Crescent, Eston. (Image: STUART BOULTON)
The woman is due before Teesside Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, October 1.
Two 39-year-old men have already been charged with murder and remain in custody awaiting further court proceedings.
Police had previously charged a 32-year-old woman with suspected perverting the course of justice.
Police and CSI on the scene of the incident on Ayton Crescent/Mansfield Road, Eston. (Image: CHRIS BOOTH)
The investigation into Mr Phillips’ death continues.
Mr Phillips’ family described him as the “heart and soul” of their family and said they felt they had been “robbed of him”.
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They said: "Peter had a big family who all loved him, he was the heart and soul of our family. We are devastated at his loss and feel we have been robbed of him.
"We would appreciate privacy to grieve and come to terms with what has happened."
Floral tributes left at the scene included messages reading: “You will always be with me” and “I will love you forever”.