Luca Rocco Magnotta to appear in Berlin court

The Canadian porn actor wanted for the murder and dismemberment of his lover is to appear in court in Berlin a day after his arrest in the German capital.

Germany's justice ministry said it was awaiting a request from the Canadian authorities for the extradition of Luka Rocco Magnotta, 29.

He faces charges in Canada of murder and threatening Canadian politicians.

A spokesperson for the Berlin public prosecutor, Martin Steltner, said Mr Magnotta had been detained in an internet cafe.