Man jailed for keeping dead mother in freezer while claiming £78,000 in benefits

Eleanor Storey, Press Association A man has been jailed after keeping his dead mother inside a freezer for nearly three years while continuing to receive more than £78,000 of her benefits. Christopher Phillips, 60, previously admitted preventing the lawful and decent burial of Silvia Phillips, 89, at their home in Port

Police found Sylvia Phillips in a large chest freezer in the lounge. She had been scattered with yellow and pink roses and a birthday card addressed to her which was from her son, Christopher Phillips, and the dog

Christopher Phillips has been sent to prison for nearly two-and-a-half years

Christopher Phillips, 60, has been jailed after keeping his dead mother inside a freezer for nearly three years while continuing to receive more than £78,000 of her benefits

Christopher Phillips was arrested after his mother's body was found in the family's home.