Terry Leeks: Basildon teenager denies murdering man in park

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Terry Leeks died after an alleged assault in Basildon in 2021Image source, Family handout
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Terry Leeks died after suffering stab wounds to his stomach in Basildon

A teenager has denied murdering a 46-year-old man who was found with fatal stab wounds to his stomach in a park.

Terry Leeks died in hospital after being found injured in Northlands Park in Basildon, Essex, at about 01:30 BST on 11 July 2021.

Callum Taylor, of Craylands in the town, pleaded not guilty to one count of murder at Basildon Crown Court on Friday.

The 18-year-old is due to stand trial on 2 October.

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