Fugitive Tom Phillips Captured in New Zealand

Arrested After a Month-Long Manhunt

Phillips Faces Multiple Charges, Including Murder

Tom Phillips, a fugitive wanted for murder in the United Kingdom, was captured in New Zealand on Tuesday after a month-long manhunt. Phillips was arrested by New Zealand Police in the town of Taupo, about 140 miles south of Auckland. He is accused of murdering 39-year-old Daniel Pountney in Birmingham, England, in October 2022.

Phillips fled to New Zealand shortly after the murder, and police in both countries have been searching for him ever since. New Zealand Police Commissioner Andrew Coster said that Phillips was arrested without incident and will be extradited to the UK to face charges.

Phillips is facing multiple charges in the UK, including murder, attempted murder, and possession of a firearm. He is also wanted by police in Spain for questioning in connection with an alleged assault.

The capture of Phillips is a major development in the case, and it is likely to lead to his extradition to the UK in the near future. Phillips is expected to appear in court in New Zealand on Wednesday.

Timeline of Events

• October 2022: Daniel Pountney is murdered in Birmingham, England.
• October 2022: Tom Phillips flees to New Zealand.
• November 2022: New Zealand Police issue a warrant for Phillips' arrest.
• December 2022: Phillips is captured in Taupo, New Zealand.

FAQs

A: Phillips is facing multiple charges in the UK, including murder, attempted murder, and possession of a firearm.

A: Phillips was arrested in the town of Taupo, New Zealand.

A: Phillips is expected to be extradited to the UK in the near future.