Former soldier denies murdering mum

A former soldier accused of stabbing his mother to death today (thurs) denied murder. Criston Preddie, 28, allegedly killed Arlene Williams, 46, at her home in Tennyson Close, Enfield, on 28 September. Ms Williams had been repeatedly stabbed and she was pronounced dead at the scene despite the best efforts of paramedics. Preddie spoke to confirm his name and deny murder when he appeared in the dock at the Old Bailey. Earlier Bernard Richmond, QC, defending, said: ‘Mr Preddie was…