A man accused of trying to kill a rough sleeper in Medway appeared at Maidstone Crown Court today.

Stephen Nowlan, 33, will deny attempting to murder 40-year-old Rafal Zieminski when he returns to court to enter a plea on January 15 next year, said his lawyer Danny Moore.

Mr Zieminski suffered multiple stab wounds on August 18 while living in a tent at the Great Lines Park in Gillingham.

He was found staggering through the park bleeding heavily in the Kings Bastion area of the park.

Judge Philip Statman was told Mr Zieminski was currently being treated in hospital for mental health difficulties.

A trial date was set for June 1 next year.