A man who allegedly stabbed a train passenger and shouted "I want to kill a Muslim" will go on trial in June.

Adrian Brown, 38, appeared at the Old Bailey charged with the attempted murder of Muhammed Askar Ali at Forest Hill station in London on December 12 last year.

He is also accused of carrying a knife and assault by battery relating to an earlier incident.

Mr Ali suffered injuries to his head and torso, as well as a punctured lung, in the alleged attack.

Brown, of Brockley Rise, south-east London, spoke only to confirm his name when he appeared in the dock flanked by officers.

Judge Stephen Kramer QC adjourned the plea hearing until February 24.

He also fixed a provisional trial to start on June 5 and last for up to seven days.