Two deny black students axe murder

14/11/2005 - 14:02:16
Two men pleaded not guilty today to the murder of black teenager Anthony Walker.

Paul Taylor and Michael Barton, aged 20 and 17, are accused of killing the 18-year-old A-level student by bludgeoning him with an axe in Huyton, Merseyside, in July.

The pair are also accused of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm to Anthony and to his cousin, Marcus Binns, who was with him when the alleged attack took place.

The pair appeared before Preston Crown Court today and pleaded not guilty to both charges.