A LORRY driver will stand trial accused of murdering a woman whose remains were discovered in a park a month after she vanished.

       Neculai Paizan, 63, allegedly killed 20-year-old Agnes Akom in Neasden, North West London, on May 9.

       Agnes Akon's body was found a month after she disappeared

       He today appeared at the Old Bailey where he pleaded not guilty to murder.

       Paizan was remanded in custody to next appear for a hearing on January 10.

       A provisional trial date was set for July 22 next year and is expected to last up to two weeks.

       Hungarian national Agnes was last seen alive in the Cricklewood area of North West London on May 9.

       CCTV footage showed her wearing a white faux-fur coat, ripped light blue jeans, and light pink trainers.

       She was reported missing two days later and a huge search was launched - with Paizan charged with murder on May 23.

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       Tragically, her remains were discovered in Neasden Recreation Park on June 14.

       A cause of death is yet to be revealed but is said to be "unnatural".

       Agnes - also known as 'Dora' - moved to the UK three years ago.

       Agnes was last seen on May 9 5

       She was reported missing on May 11 Credit: Enterprise 5

       Agnes was last captured on CCTV two day earlier wearing a white coat and ripped jeans Credit: Central News

       The man charged with her murder remains in custody