The teenager charged with murdering an American tourist in central London and attempting to murder five others in a stabbing spree is to stand trial next February.
Zakaria Bulhan, 19, a Norwegian of Somalian origin, appeared via video link at a four-minute hearing at the Old Bailey in London on Tuesday.
The trial date was set by the recorder of London, Nicholas Hilliard QC.
Bulhan is accused of murdering retired teacher Darlene Horton, 64, at Russell Square in London on Wednesday evening last week.
He is also charged with the attempted murder of Martin Hoenisch, Lillie Selletin, David Imber, Bernard Hepplewhite and Yovel Lewronski, who were all injured in the same attack.
The trial is expected to last two weeks.
On Tuesday, Bulhan, who wore a green, yellow and white prison-issue jumpsuit, covered his mouth with his hands throughout the hearing. He spoke only to confirm his name.
William Emlyn-Jones, prosecuting, told Hilliard that Bulhan had no representation in court. A plea hearing was set for 25 October.
