Judgment affirmed.
The only issue on this appeal is whether the hearing court erred in refusing to suppress the defendant's incriminatory statements obtained in the absence of counsel. It is undisputed that the interrogating officers were aware that defendant had several prior arrests and that he denied that he was represented by counsel when the officers made appropriate inquiry (see People v Smith,
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