Elderly victim suffered fatal stab and groin injuries in home attack
Amithraz Balgobin, 36, allegedly attacked Amaratial Mistry at the property in Streatham, south London, on Friday July 4.
Paramedics were called to his home at around 1pm and found Mr Mistry with a number of injuries.
He was pronounced dead at the scene in Churchmore Road.
Balgobin was arrested nearby and charged on Sunday with murder and possession of Class A and B drugs.
On Wednesday, the defendant, of Woodbourne Avenue, Lambeth, appeared at the Old Bailey by video-link from Thameside prison.
He spoke only to confirm his identity before Judge Simon Mayo KC set a timetable for his case.
Summarising the allegations against the defendant, Judge Mayo said: 'He is alleged to have murdered an elderly gentleman in his own home.
'The method involves the use of a knife to stab him. There are also it seems some additional injuries inflicted to the groin area of the unfortunate victim.'
Judge Mayo set a plea hearing for September 24 and a provisional 10-day trial from April 7 next year.
The defendant was remanded into custody.
Previously, Scotland Yard have said that a post-mortem examination would take place and that the victim's next of kin was being supported by specialist officers.
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