A London policeman accused of killing a man at the G20 protests in 2009 has been released on bail.

Constable Simon Harwood appeared before City of Westminster Magistrates' Court on Monday charged with the manslaughter of Ian Tomlinson, who collapsed and died after being pushed to the ground by Harwood on the fringes of the demonstrations in central London.

Harwood, a father of two, was bailed until October 17 for a plea and case management hearing.

The blond-haired 44-year-old, who appeared in the dock with his arm in a sling, spoke only to confirm his age, name and address.

The officer, wearing a black suit and grey tie, looked down at his feet as he was awarded unconditional bail during the two-minute hearing.