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Cricket great Michael Slater faces delay to alleged cop assault case as bodyworn camera footage reviewed

Australian cricket great turned commentator, Michael Slater faces another delay to his court case, where he is alleged to have assaulted a police officer.

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      Australian cricket great Michael Slater faces another delay to his court case involving the alleged assault of a police officer, with his lawyers obtaining bodyworn camera footage of the alleged incident.

      Mr Slater is facing two charges of obstructing police and a single charge of assault police, stemming from an alleged incident on the Sunshine Coast earlier this year.

      The 53-year-old last told media he would be contesting the charges following his first appearance in April.

      Former test cricketer and commentator Michael Slater is facing charges of assaulting and obstructing police during an alleged incident back in March. Picture: Supplied
      Former test cricketer and commentator Michael Slater is facing charges of assaulting and obstructing police during an alleged incident back in March. Picture: Supplied

      Mr Slater, who is on bail, was not in attendance when his matter was mentioned on Tuesday.

      His lawyers instead wrote to Noosa Magistrates Court stating they had reviewed bodyworn camera footage of the alleged incident.

      The court was told a one-month adjournment was needed for further case conferencing and for police to respond to the footage.

      Magistrate Christopher Callaghan adjourned the matter to August 1.

      Mr Slater’s bail was continued.

      Police allege Mr Slater assaulted an officer when they were called to a Noosa Heads address at about midnight on March 31 in relation to an alleged domestic violence-related matter and medical incident.

      The officer allegedly sustained a cut to his hand, a Queensland Police spokesman said at the time.

      Mr Slater (pictured during the 1992 SA vs NSW Sheffield Shield match at Adelaide Oval) will return to court in August. Picture: Supplied
      Mr Slater (pictured during the 1992 SA vs NSW Sheffield Shield match at Adelaide Oval) will return to court in August. Picture: Supplied
      Mr Slater scored 5312 runs over his eight-year cricketing career. Picture: Supplied
      Mr Slater scored 5312 runs over his eight-year cricketing career. Picture: Supplied

      During a previous appearance at the same court Mr Slater said he would be pleading not guilty to the charges.

      Over his cricketing career Mr Slater scored 5312 runs, playing 74 test matches and 42 one-day internationals for Australia between 1993 and 2001.

      He then transitioned to commentary with Channels 7 and 9 after retiring.