NSW murder accused had thoughts of killing

The man accused of murdering Sydney man Morgan Huxley said he was having persistent thoughts about stabbing someone and had carried a knife home one night, a doctor has told his trial.

Daniel Jack Kelsall is accused of attacking Sydney businessman Morgan Huxley while he lay in bed in his Neutral Bay home on September 8, 2013.

Mr Huxley, who suffered 28 wounds, was discovered by his flatmate covered in blood in his bedroom doorway.

Kelsall, 22, has pleaded not guilty to murdering and indecently assaulting Mr Huxley.