A man faces trial for murder after his neighbor was found dead – with his penis cut off.

The body of Kamil Ahmed, who was in his late 40s, was found in his apartment in public housing in Bristol. Bristol is a major city 115 west of London.

Ahmed’s penis was found next to his body, magistrates heard.

Jeffrey Barry, a resident at in the housing project, was arrested in connection with the death and appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court charged with murder in July 2016.

The 56-year-old will be tried for murder in October.

Tabitha Macfarlane, one of Barry’s defense attorney, said his mental health was being assessed before the trial, which is expected to last up to two weeks.

The trial, to be presided over by Mrs. Justice May, is to be prosecuted by Adam Vaitilingam with the defense conducted by David Jeremy, assisted by Macfarlane.

A jury will hear testimonies from witnesses as well as toxicology evidence.

Barry was not present in court for Thursday’s hearing.

The Milestones Trust premises in Knowle is divided into apartments which are used to house people with mental health conditions.

Bristol Safeguarding Adults Board confirmed it was considering the need to launch a review into the incident.