The plea of a man charged in the death of 23-year old James Philip Mattatal has been delayed again.

Jason William Whitehead, 30, made a brief appearance in Halifax Provincial Court yesterday. He was scheduled to enter a plea, but that has been adjourned until March 12.

Whitehead is facing a charge of manslaughter in relation to Mattatal’s death.

Mattatal was struck and hit the ground outside the Toothy Moose, a dance club on Argyle Street, on December 17. An altercation had broken out outside the club, but police say Mattatal was not directly involved. He died later that day in hospital.

Police released a photo of the suspect shortly thereafter.

Whitehead turned himself in to police on December 20.