Brian Walshe, the Boston-area convicted fraudster accused of killing his wife Ana, is competent to stand trial, according to a Massachusetts judge.

Walshe, who survived a jailhouse shanking in September, appeared in court wearing a dark suit with his hands shackled in front of him.

Judge Diane Freniere announced the decision at the end of an hour-long hearing Friday and scheduled a trial date for Dec. 1.

Walshe’s trial was previously set to begin in October, but days before jury selection, Freniere halted proceedings and sent the defendant to Bridgewater State Hospital over concerns about his mental health.

Freniere indicated she received a comprehensive report from Bridgewater — concluding the defendant is competent and ready to stand trial. Defense attorneys did not contest the findi

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