Kill accused granted bail

THE ex-Minneapolis police officer charged with murdering unarmed Australian woman Justine Damond has had his bail set at $US400,000 ($A515,000) despite prosecutors arguing he is a flight risk.

Mohamed Noor, 32, has been charged over the fatal shooting of the 40-year-old life coach, who had called police to report a possible crime behind her Minneapolis home last July.

Noor did not enter a plea on the third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges.

Noor’s next court appearance is scheduled for May 8.