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Ex-British soldier Robert Purkiss denies murdering Agnes Wanjiru

Robert James Purkiss, the prime suspect in the murder of Agnes Wanjiru in Nanyuki in 2012. [File, Standard]

Former British soldier Robert Purkiss, who is facing extradition to Kenya in connection with the alleged murder of 21-year-old Agnes Wanjiru, has denied the accusations levelled against him.

Purkiss was arrested in Tidworth, Wiltshire, on 6 November by the National Crime Agency (NCA) and appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court the next day. Purkiss, 38, told the court he intended to contest the extradition and was remanded in custody.

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