Launceston court: Man charged with murdering Tasmanian police officer Keith Smith faces court

The North Motton man who was charged with the death of respected Tasmanian police officer Keith Smith has his case mentioned in court. Read the latest

A police funeral to honour Constable Keith Anthony Smith in Devonport, following his tragic death in an incident at North Motton. Picture: NewsWire/ Simon Sturzaker

The man charged with the murder of Tasmanian police officer Constable Keith Smith has not yet entered a plea as his case came before the courts.

Leigh Sushames, 46, appeared at Launceston Magistrates Court on Monday via video link with charges of murder, attempted murder and aggravated assault due to enter his plea.

Keith Anthony Smith, 57, Tasmania Police Constable killed in North Motton. Picture: Tasmania Police

Constable Smith, 57 was killed attending a North Motton property in the state’s north west on June 16.

He was shot and killed at a rural property as he and a fellow officer attended the premises to serve a court-ordered warrant to repossess the home.

Mr Sushames was later charged with his murder on June 19.

The North Motton man remains in custody and will appear again in court on August 11.