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05/08/2005
Two in court over Walker murder
Two men appeared in court on Friday, charged with the murder of black teenager Anthony Walker last week.
Paul Taylor, 20, from Elizabeth Road in Huyton, Liverpool, and a 17-year-old who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Knowsley Magistrates in Huyton on Friday morning, charged with murder and conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm.
They were remanded in custody to appear before Liverpool Crown Court on August 23.
Anthony’s mother, Gee Walker, and other family members attended today’s hearing.
Anthony Walker, 18, was attacked as he walked through McGoldrick Park in Merseyside, with his girlfriend, who is white, and his 17-year-old cousin, last Friday night. He died in the early hours of Saturday morning, after sustaining head injuries following an attack with an axe.
A third man, aged 23, who was arrested yesterday has been released on bail. Four other men, aged 17, 18, 26 and 29 have also been released on bail, pending further inquiries.
A candlelit vigil in memorial of Anthony Walker is to be held on Friday evening at St Gabriel’s Church, in Huyton, followed by a procession to McGoldrick Park.
(KMcA)
Paul Taylor, 20, from Elizabeth Road in Huyton, Liverpool, and a 17-year-old who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Knowsley Magistrates in Huyton on Friday morning, charged with murder and conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm.
They were remanded in custody to appear before Liverpool Crown Court on August 23.
Anthony’s mother, Gee Walker, and other family members attended today’s hearing.
Anthony Walker, 18, was attacked as he walked through McGoldrick Park in Merseyside, with his girlfriend, who is white, and his 17-year-old cousin, last Friday night. He died in the early hours of Saturday morning, after sustaining head injuries following an attack with an axe.
A third man, aged 23, who was arrested yesterday has been released on bail. Four other men, aged 17, 18, 26 and 29 have also been released on bail, pending further inquiries.
A candlelit vigil in memorial of Anthony Walker is to be held on Friday evening at St Gabriel’s Church, in Huyton, followed by a procession to McGoldrick Park.
(KMcA)
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04 October 2005
Man held over Anthony Walker murder
Police are continuing to question a man arrested on Tuesday in connection with the murder of black teenager Anthony Walker. Merseyside Police arrested three men - two aged 18 and 25 from the Huyton area of Liverpool and a 31-year-old from Kirkdale - and a woman, 34, also from Kirkdale, on Tuesday on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
Man held over Anthony Walker murder
Police are continuing to question a man arrested on Tuesday in connection with the murder of black teenager Anthony Walker. Merseyside Police arrested three men - two aged 18 and 25 from the Huyton area of Liverpool and a 31-year-old from Kirkdale - and a woman, 34, also from Kirkdale, on Tuesday on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
15 November 2005
Man pleads guilty to Anthony Walker murder
One of the men accused of murdering teenager Anthony Walker has pleaded guilty at Liverpool Crown Court. Paul Taylor, 20, had originally denied murdering the 18-year-old A-Level student, who died after being attacked with an axe in the Huyton area of Merseyside in July.
Man pleads guilty to Anthony Walker murder
One of the men accused of murdering teenager Anthony Walker has pleaded guilty at Liverpool Crown Court. Paul Taylor, 20, had originally denied murdering the 18-year-old A-Level student, who died after being attacked with an axe in the Huyton area of Merseyside in July.
14 September 2005
Three sought over Anthony Walker murder
Police investigating the murder of black teenager Anthony Walker have revealed that they are seeking three other people in connection with his death. The 18-year-old A-Level student was found dead in McGoldrick Park in Merseyside on July 29. He had been attacked with an axe.
Three sought over Anthony Walker murder
Police investigating the murder of black teenager Anthony Walker have revealed that they are seeking three other people in connection with his death. The 18-year-old A-Level student was found dead in McGoldrick Park in Merseyside on July 29. He had been attacked with an axe.
23 August 2005
Eighth suspect arrested over Anthony Walker murder
Police have confirmed that an eighth man has been arrested in connection with the murder of teenager Anthony Walker. Merseyside Police confirmed that a 20-year-old man from Huyton, Liverpool, was arrested on Tuesday morning. Two men appeared in court on Tuesday, charged with Anthony’s murder.
Eighth suspect arrested over Anthony Walker murder
Police have confirmed that an eighth man has been arrested in connection with the murder of teenager Anthony Walker. Merseyside Police confirmed that a 20-year-old man from Huyton, Liverpool, was arrested on Tuesday morning. Two men appeared in court on Tuesday, charged with Anthony’s murder.
04 August 2005
Three questioned over Walker murder
Police have arrested another man in connection with the murder of black teenager Anthony Walker. A 23-year-old man from Huyton was arrested on Thursday and is being questioned by police. Two men who were arrested at John Lennon Airport on Wednesday night are also still being questioned.
Three questioned over Walker murder
Police have arrested another man in connection with the murder of black teenager Anthony Walker. A 23-year-old man from Huyton was arrested on Thursday and is being questioned by police. Two men who were arrested at John Lennon Airport on Wednesday night are also still being questioned.
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