The court heard he planned to seek out women to violently attack with a 17-inch sword after he was radicalized with misogynistic views online.

He obtained the sword months before the attack and had it inscribed with a derogatory word for women and "slayer," court heard.

On the day of the stabbing, he wore a long, dark coat and hat, and carried a note that said "long live the incel rebellion" inside a zip-close bag, court heard.

Arzaga, who was working at reception, greeted him as a customer, court heard. The man stabbed her in the neck without warning and continued to stab her after she'd fallen to the ground.