A man accused of planning a terror attack on the Israeli embassy in London armed with two knives has formally entered not guilty pleas.

Abdullah Albadri, 33, is charged with engaging in conduct in preparation of terrorist acts on April 28 and two counts of having a bladed article in Palace Green, Kensington, on the same date.

It is alleged the preparations included writing a martyrdom note, arming himself with two knives, travelling to the Israeli embassy and trying to gain access to its grounds.

On Friday, the defendant, of no fixed address, appeared at the Old Bailey by videolink from Belmarsh prison and pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb said his trial would take place at the Old Bailey from April 17.

The trial will be heard by a High Court judge and will take five to seven days.

The defendant was remanded into custody.

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