THE trial of a man accused of killing Jermain Defoe's brother has been delayed.

Christopher Farley, 34, of Kingswood Road, in Leytonstone, appeared on trial for manslaughter at the Old Bailey today, but proceedings were halted during the prosecution's opening speech.

A new jury was sworn in this afternoon and the trial will re-start tomorrow morning (Tuesday).

Farley is accused of punching Jade Defoe so hard during a row that he fell to the ground and fractured his skull, causing brain damage which led to his death, the prosecution allege.

Farley denies manslaughter.