Matthew Tvrdon is remanded in custody after appearing at Cardiff magistrates’ court charged with the murder of Karina Menzies and 13 counts of attempted murder during a series of hit and runs.
The 31-year-old was led into court with his hands cuffed behind his back.
He is accused of deliberately running down parents and young children in the Ely and Leckwith areas of Cardiff on Friday afternoon.
Mother-of-three Karina Menzies died and several children were injured in the rampage. He will appear at Newport crown court on Tuesday.
Tvrdon spoke with a soft Cardiff accent as he confirmed his date of birth as 13 November 1980.
Catrin Evans, prosecuting, said Tvrdon is charged with murder, 13 counts of attempted murder, four counts of actual bodily harm, and one of dangerous driving.
“They should be sent to the crown court along with the dangerous driving, which was the first incident that occurred.”
She said he would appear at Newport crown court at 10am tomorrow (Tuesday) via video link.