Teenager in dock over fatal London stabbing

A TEENAGER charged with carrying out a knife attack in London which left an American tourist dead and five people injured has been remanded in custody after appearing in court.

Zakaria Bulhan, 19, is accused of murdering retired teacher Darlene Horton, 64, at Russell Square on Wednesday evening.

Ms Horton, the wife of a university professor from Florida, was just hours away from flying home when she was killed.

The mother of two was visiting London with husband Richard Wagner, who was teaching summer classes.

The couple had planned to return to their home in Tallahassee on Thursday, Florida State University said.

Bulhan 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.

Mr Hoenisch, a retired fireman from Las Vegas, was visiting London with his wife, Laurie Kelly, when he was injured in the attack.

He said on Facebook: “Thanks to everyone for reaching out, we’re still very saddened about the woman who was killed.

“Very unreal experience but we are still having an unbelievable time over here. Thanks and love to you all.”

Bulhan was remanded in custody yesterday and ordered to appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday. He was led out of the dock by a custody officer.