Two men have appeared at the Old Bailey accused of the death of a filmmaking student during a brawl on Primrose Hill.

Finbar Sullivan, 21, was allegedly kicked, punched and fatally stabbed in the early evening on Tuesday April 7 at the beauty spot's viewpoint in north London.

Three men have been charged with his murder, and two of them appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday.

Prosecutor Jennifer Newcomb told the court that the incident of 'extreme violence' happened at about 6.40pm.

It was allegedly witnessed by numerous passersby, some of whom filmed it on mobile phones.

There were also multiple calls to police and the London Ambulance Service reporting a fight involving young males, she said.

Mr Sullivan had entered the park at 6.25pm and joined other friends before he allegedly became surrounded by a group of attackers.

It is alleged Ernest Boateng, 25, kicked Mr Sullivan, taking out his legs and causing him to fall to the ground before he was stabbed.

Alexis Bidace, also 25, is alleged to have punched and kicked Mr Sullivan alongside a third defendant, Oliuwadamilola Ogunyankinnu, 27.

Another unnamed male, armed with a knife, is alleged to have stabbed him in the thigh, causing an 'unsurvivable' injury from which he died at the scene.

Bidace and Boateng, both from Enfield, north London, appeared at the Old Bailey by videolink from Wandsworth prison.

They are charged with murder and spoke only to confirm their identities.

Judge Angela Rafferty KC ordered them to appear for a plea hearing on July 1 alongside co–accused Ogunyankinnu, also from Enfield.

A provisional eight–week trial has been set for April 5 next year.

All three defendants have been remanded into custody.

Mr Sullivan, known as Fin by his friends, was a student at the London Screen Academy.

According to his father, he had gone to Primrose Hill to test a new camera he got for his birthday.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, he said: 'I can't believe it. He was the most beautiful, lovely, outgoing, loving boy.

'He was just a really lovely person. Why he was targeted, we have no idea.

'He was just a little groovy 21–year–old who loved movies and making films. He didn't drink, he didn't smoke, he didn't go out.

'He'd stay at home editing his films six nights a week. He wanted to follow in his (grandfather's footsteps) and be a cameraman.

'He recently did a video for Joseph Corre, Vivienne Westwood's son.

'We were just about to start a company together… he was going to do his showreel today with me. And now he's dead.'

Detective Inspector Andy Griffin, who is leading the investigation, said: 'My thoughts remain with Finbar's family who continue to receive support from specialist officers at this unimaginably difficult time.

'Although we have made two arrests, my officers continue to work around the clock to trace everyone involved. I'd like to thank the public who have come forward with information so far.

'If you are yet to speak to us, or share footage from Tuesday relating to this incident, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Anything you submit could have a huge impact on our investigation.

'In the meantime, residents can expect to see an increased police presence as dedicated local officers continue patrols in Primrose Hill and the surrounding areas.'

A fourth man, Khalid Abdulqadir, 18, has been separately charged in relation to the same incident.

He is charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent to a second alleged victim, violent disorder and possession of a knife.