Man pleads guilty to town centre murder

A view of the scene in Beverley with a police car and cordon tape and evidence markers on the road and the pavement.

Matthew Phillips died after being found injured in Lairgate, Beverley, on 4 January

A man has admitted committing murder in Beverley town centre earlier this year.

Matthew Phillips, 44, died in hospital after being found injured in Lairgate on 4 January, Humberside Police said.

Timothy Tinson, 43, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty at Hull Crown Court.

He was remanded in custody and will be sentenced on Tuesday.

Judge John Thackray KC warned him he was facing a life sentence.

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