DETECTIVE OSCAR PISTORIUS ON ATTMEPTED MURDER CHARGES

Detective Hilton Botha, who has faced fierce questioning at Mr Pistorius's bail hearing, was allegedly

 involved in a shooting two years ago.

Mr Pistorius, a Paralympic champion, denies the premeditated murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp,
29.

His bail hearing is now under way for a third day in Pretoria.

The defence argued again that the premeditated murder charge should be altered, while the prosecution

repeated that Mr Pistorius should not be granted bail simply because of his fame.


Lead prosecutor Gerrie Nel said evidence from the crime scene would fatally undermine the athlete's claim

that he thought he was shooting an intruder.

Separately, sports giant Nike has confirmed it has suspended its contract with Oscar Pistorius.

Reinstated charges

Police spokesman Neville Malila said that Det Botha and two other officers were due to appear in court in May.

Mr Malila said it was alleged that while driving a state-owned vehicle the three had opened fire on a minibus

taxi loaded with passengers