By Gavin Mackintosh-
A young man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a pensioner at Harold Wood station will not face trial until 2025.
Bernard Fowler, 87, (pictured)was stabbed to death on Tuesday morning whilst on his way to buy the local paper.
The motive for the attack is currently unknown.
Sekai Miles, 22, of Brent Cross, Hendon, appeared at the Old Bailey this afternoon (March 1). Judge Duran set the provisional trial date as January 2, 2025.
Miles will be asked to enter pleas on May 24.
In a statement released through British Transport Police, Bernard’s family said: “Bernie was a dearly loved brother, father and grandfather who had been living in the area for over 20 years.
“He was a quiet, gentle man who lived alone but who, over the years, had helped many of the residents in his local community.
“The family are devastated by the news of his death. He didn’t deserve to be attacked in such a brutal way just going out to get his local paper.
“We ask that people respect our privacy at this time.”