The trial for the man accused of using a van to kill 10 people on a busy Toronto sidewalk has been set for this fall.

Those who self-identify as incels number in the “tens of thousands” and are a major challenge for law enforcement, say experts.

A virtual vigil is being held by two North York community groups at 6 p.m. on Thursday.

"This year’s commemoration will take place online due to the COVID-19 pandemic and consideration for public health and safety," the city said in a statement.

Alek Minassian faces 10 counts of first-degree murder and 16 of attempted murder in connection with the attack on April 23, 2018.

The murder trial for Alek Minassian, which was initially scheduled to begin on Feb. 10, will now start on March 2.

Defence lawyer Boris Bytensky and the Crown attorney told the judge that the computer issues have jeopardized the start of the trial, which is scheduled to begin Feb. 10, 2020.

City of Toronto spokesperson Brad Ross says the decision followed complaints by a community that was traumatized last year by what has become known as the Yonge Street van attack.

“Establishing a rapport is so important to making that connection because people will cooperate with you when they know you, like you, and trust you."

The admission was made as part of a wide-ranging, four-hour interview between Alek Minassian and Toronto police Det. Rob Thomas hours after Minassian's arrest.