Hung jury in Brisbane chef murder trial

A jury has been unable to reach a verdict in the trial of a man accused of the bludgeoning murder of a Brisbane chef more than two years ago.

James Thomas Howell pleaded not guilty to murdering chef Peter Milos on May 4, 2014 when his trial began in the Brisbane Supreme Court.

Jurors retired shortly before 11am on Tuesday but were discharged around 3pm on Wednesday after they were unable reach a verdict.

Justice Peter Lyons thanked them for their service during the trial.

It came after they heard Mr Milos was found dead in a Morningside property after allegedly being attacked with a spirit level and hammer.

The matter is expected to return to court on September 2.