The trial of Oscar Pistorius has been adjourned until 7
April after one of the judge's assessors was taken ill.
The athlete had been due to give evidence crucial to his
defence and was expected to be cross-examined by prosecutor Gerrie Nel.
"One of my assessors is not well," said judge
Thokozile Masipa. "I suggest that we postpone this matter to the 7th of
April."
The prosecution has wrapped up its case and both sides
have agreed to an extension of the trial until mid-May.
Pistorius shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at his
home on Valentine's Day last year - but he denies premeditated murder, saying
he mistook her for an intruder.
Pistorius' testimony could be key to his defence as it
will allow the judge and her two assessors to determine his credibility.
During the prosecution's case, the court was read a text
message Ms Steenkamp sent to Pistorius, in which she wrote: "I am
sometimes scared of you."
Another message Ms Steenkamp sent on 27 January last year
accused Pistorius of picking on her 'incessantly'.
Pistorius faces a minimum of 15 years in jail if he is
found guilty.
Culled from Skysports
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