Bruce Lehrmann is alleging police wrongdoing as he fights car theft charges, all while risking arrest by failing to produce evidence of why he skipped court.

Lehrmann and his lawyer Zali Burrows missed a date in Hobart Magistrates Court on Thursday morning, with the apologetic solicitor later appearing by phone.

Ms Burrows told the court via email Lehrmann was "not available today due to urgent medical issues slash tests", seeking an adjournment.

Police did not oppose the adjournment but also floated the prospect of a warrant for his arrest.

"We have a strong prima facie case," prosecutor Bunewat Keo told the court of the November 2024 incident.

Magistrate Robert Webster then ordered the warrant, but asked for it to lie in court unenacted, asking Ms Burrows for the provision of a medi

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