PRETORIA (Reuters) - The lead detective in Oscar Pistorius' murder case is facing attempted murder charges for opening fire at a mini bus containing seven people, a police spokesman said on Thursday.

Brigadier Neville Malila said Hilton Botha, who took the stand against Pistorius at a bail hearing on Wednesday, is due to appear in court in May.

(Reporting by Peroshni Govender; Writing by Helen Nyambura-Mwaura; Editing by Ed Cropley)