THE case of five police officers charged in connection with the shooting of James Ashley has been adjourned until July 16.
Stipendiary magistrate Geoffrey Breen adjourned proceedings for a possible committal on July 16 in the absence of all five officers.
At a previous hearing it was agreed none of the five would need to appear yesterday.
Police marksman PC Chris Sherwood, 32, is charged with the murder of Mr Ashley at his flat in Hastings on January 15 last year.
The remaining officers are charged with misfeasance, meaning misuse of public office.
They are Supt Christopher Burton, 42, Acting Det Insp Kevin French, 46, Det Insp Christopher Siggs, 40, and PC Robert Shoesmith.
The hearing, which lasted less than three minutes, was watched by the dead man's girlfriend, Caroline Courtland-Smith.
Converted for the new archive on 30 June 2000. Some images and formatting may have been lost in the conversion.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article