AN EX-DOMINO'S worker has admitted responsibility for killing primary school teacher Sabina Nessa in court today.

       But Albanian national Koci Selamaj, 36, denied murdering 28-year-old Sabina when at the Old Bailey this morning.

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       Sabina Nessa's body was found by a dog walker in a park in south east London Credit: Met Police 4

       Koci Selamaj has been charged with murder Credit: Dan Charity

       His defence counsel Aidan Harvey earlier told the court: “He accepts responsibility for the killing.”

       The Crown are pursuing a murder charge and Mr Justice Wall set a trial date for June 7 next year, when a two-week hearing is scheduled to be heard on the case.

       The defendant, who is in custody, entered a formal not guilty plea to murder.

       Selamaj, who wore a facemask and grey T-shirt, spoke only to confirm his identity and entered.

       Members of Sabina's family sat in court a few metres from the defendant in the dock.

       Selamaj battered Sabina over the head after driving from his home in Eastbourne, Sussex, to London on September 17 this year.

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       She was attacked while walking through Cator Park, in Kidbrooke, South East London, on her way to meet a friend at a nearby pub.

       Sabina's body was found almost 24 hours later covered with grass near a community centre in the park.

       Garage worker Selamaj was arrested at his home in Eastbourne following a fast-time investigation by Met Police homicide detectives.

       Following Sabina's death, tributes poured in for the "amazing" primary school teacher.

       The Duchess of Cambridge said her thoughts were with Sabina's family and friends, tweeting she was "saddened by the loss of another innocent young woman on our streets".

       Hundreds of mourners also gathered for a candlelit vigil in her memory on September 24.

       Boris Johnson sent a message of support to Sabina's loved ones, saying: "My thoughts are with the family and friends of Sabina Nessa at this deeply distressing time and I will be thinking of them tonight as people come together to pay their respects."

       Sabina's sister Jebina broke down in tears as she paid an emotional tribute.

       "We have lost an amazing, caring, beautiful sister, who left this world far too early," she said.

       "Sabina loved her family. It feels like we’re stuck in a bad dream and cannot get out of it."

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       Sabina was attacked while walking through Cator Park, in Kidbrooke, South East London, on her way to meet a friend at a nearby pub. Credit: Enterprise 4

       Tributes poured in for the primary school teacher following her death Credit: Enterprise