A man accused of a hammer attack has pleaded not guilty to three charges at Kingston Crown Court today.

Heston Adolphe, 46, of London Road, Mitcham, was charged with possession of an offensive weapon, causing actual bodily harm and assault by beating.

A police helicopter was seen over Mitcham after the attack in Park Avenue on Monday, April 11.

He has been remanded in custody, and his trial will begin at Kingston Crown Court on Monday, September 5.