A former soldier claims he shot a man believing he was a government agent, but no evidence supports this, as the trial continues.

David Pye, a former soldier on trial for the fatal shooting of bikie Nick Martin at Western Australia’s Kwinana Motorplex, claimed in court he believed he was a government "spook" acting under covert orders. The defense argued Pye’s actions stemmed from this belief, though no evidence or official confirmation supports his alleged role. Prosecutors maintain the killing was premeditated, while the defense says Pye acted under perceived directives. The trial continues without substantiated proof of government involvement.