The murder trial of Rodney Beckles, son of the University of the West Indies (UWI) professor, Hilary Beckles, which was set for yesterday was put off to November 12.

Donald Bryan, deputy director of public prosecutions, told the court that, following correspondence between his office and the defence, it was agreed that there should be an adjournment.

Beckles, a 21-year-old social sciences student of the UWI, is accused of fatally stabbing 28-year-old Khalil Campbell, son of Supreme Court Judge Lennox Campbell.

The Crown is alleging that Campbell was stabbed during a dispute on January 4 over a chillum pipe.It is alleged that Beckles denied Campbell the opportunity to smoke his 'chillum pipe', claiming Campbell was not mentally capable of 'handling the weed'.

A developed during which Campbell was stabbed several times. Beckles was reportedly held the following day.