Accused killer denies park shooting

An accused killer has denied murdering a father-of-four who was shot in the back of the head while walking through a park. Taylor Purdy, 25, allegedly killed Dean Edwards, 43, as the victim left Betts Park in Penge, southeast London, in the early hours of 12 July. Purdy appeared in the dock at the Old Bailey today wearing a grey prison tracksuit Mr Edward’s family attended in the well of the court. He spoke only to confirm his name and…