The deadly Jackass stunt

A British waitress has denied manslaughter in an Austrian court after being accused of persuading a drunken customer to run head first at a brick wall in a crash helmet to win a free drink.

Leza Biliamoria, 29, is said to have encouraged guests at a bar in Buermoos, near Salzburg, to try the game Touch Down, inspired by the MTV show Jackass.

The prank ended in tragedy when 30-year-old Gerhard Renzl broke his neck and crushed several vertebrae in his spine. He died in hospital three weeks later.

Guests said Biliamoria also failed to help Mr Renzl when he collapsed.

Publ ic prosecutor Herta Krainer said: "She should have realised the deceased was too drunk to make a sound judgment. She told them the loser would have to pay the drinks of the others."

Christine Kiederer said: "She brought out the crash helmet and said 'whoever's fastest wins'."

Speaking through an interpreter, Biliamoria, the girlfriend of the bar owner, said: "I never encouraged the guests to take part, these claims are totally fabricated."

The case continues.