Man remanded in custody over Russell Square murder
Zakaria Bulhan, 19, charged with murder of US tourist and attempted murder of five other people during knife attack in central London
Court artist sketch of Zakaria Bulhan (right) appearing at Westminster magistrates court in London Photograph: Elizabeth Cook/PA
A 19-year-old man charged with the murder of a US tourist in a knife attack in Russell Square, London has been remanded in custody following a brief appearance at Westminster magistrates court.
Zakaria Bulhan has been charged with murdering Darlene Horton, 64, and attempting to murder five other people in the assault on Wednesday night.
Bulhan was asked to confirm his name, address and date of birth but kept one hand over his mouth, making his responses almost inaudible to the court.
The suspect declined legal representation at the court hearing, shaking his head when asked if he wanted to see the duty solicitor.
He held his head in his hands as the names of the victims were read out in court and gave a thumbs-up gesture when the judge asked him if he understood the charges.
Bulhan is a Norwegian national of Somali origin who moved to the UK in 2002 and lives in Wandsworth, south London, with his mother, brother and sister.
He will appear on Tuesday morning at central criminal court - the Old Bailey.
An American man, an Australian man, an Australian woman and an Israeli woman were all discharged from hospital on Thursday, following treatment for their injuries.
A British man, Bernard Hepplewhite, who was stabbed in the stomach during the attack remains in hospital in a “serious but stabl” condition.
