Woman charged with perverting course of justice in Peter Phillips murder investigation

A 29-year-old woman has been charged with perverting the course of justice as part of the investigation into the murder of Peter Phillips in Eston.

Peter Phillips, 47, died from a single gunshot wound following an incident at around 11pm on Saturday (May 23).

Officers from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team have now charged a 29-year-old woman with perverting the course of justice in connection with the murder investigation.

She is due to appear at Teesside Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Oct 1).

Two men, both aged 39, have been charged with Peter’s murder and remain remanded in prison.

Police had previously also charged a 32-year-old woman with perverting the course of justice.