Man accused of fatal Bourke Street attack in Melbourne pleads not guilty

Zain Khan is facing one count of murder and three of attempted murder after allegedly driving a car into pedestrians in September

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A man who allegedly drove into pedestrians and cars in central Melbourne, killing a philanthropist, has been committed to stand trial.

Zain Khan appeared in Melbourne magistrates court on Monday where he was asked how he pleaded to nine charges. He answered: “I don’t know … not guilty.”

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