Bail Hearing for Oscar Pistorius Continues

Detective leading inquiry was allegedly involved in police shooting

Reason Staff | 2.21.2013 7:08 AM

The South African detective leading the Oscar Pistorius inquiry is facing seven charges of attempted murder, police have confirmed.

Detective Hilton Botha, who has faced fierce questioning at Mr Pistorius's bail hearing, was allegedly involved in a shooting two years ago.

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Bail Hearing for Oscar Pistorius Continues

Detective leading inquiry was allegedly involved in police shooting

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