By Canadian Press

No defence called in trial of man accused of killing B.C. police officer

Jul 24, 2019 | 11:07 AM

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — The lawyer for a man accused of murdering a police officer in Abbotsford, B.C., will not call a defence in the trial.

Martin Peters, who represents Oscar Arfmann, told the B.C. Supreme Court trial in New Westminster that there has been a change of plans, Arfmann will not be testifying and no evidence will be presented for the defence.

Instead, closing arguments will begin Aug. 1 and 2.

Arfmann is accused of shooting Const. John Davidson from behind, moments after the officer got out of his vehicle while responding to a report of a possible stolen car on Nov. 6, 2017.

Arfmann has pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree murder in the trial by judge alone.

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The 53-year-old officer had been with the Fraser Valley police department for 11 years.

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