Connor Brown murder trial: Live updates as accused Leighton Barrass takes to the witness stand

One of the men accused of murdering Sunderland teenager Connor Brown will take to the witness stand at Newcastle Crown Court.
The trial into the murder of Connor Brown continues today.The trial into the murder of Connor Brown continues today.
The trial into the murder of Connor Brown continues today.

Leighton Barrass, of Hartside Square, and Ally Gordon, of Polmuir Road, both 20, are standing trial at Newcastle Crown Court charged with murder. The trial, which took a week-long break, continues on Monday, December 2. Please refresh the page for updates from the hearing.