A workman dubbed the Naked Carpenter is to go on trial later this year accused of trying to kill a police officer.

Self-styled naturist Robert Jenner, 48, has appeared by prison video link at Maidstone Crown Court and pleaded not guilty to a charge of attempted murder.

Jenner, of Albion Place, Maidstone, now faces a trial for allegedly trying to murder PC Sean Quinn with a pair of scissors on June 15.

The officer was airlifted to a London hospital after allegedly suffering stab wounds and is still believed to be off work.

His injuries, thought to have been caused by a pair of scissors, are alleged to have happened when officers attended a property in Albion Place.

Defence barrister Danny Moore told Judge Philip St John-Stevens that a psychiatric report was being ordered prior to the trial on November 20.

The court heard the trial is expected to last seven days and Jenner, who spoke only to confirm his name and enter a plea, was remanded back into custody.

No application for bail has been submitted.