The judge in Oscar Pistorius’ trial said today that he cannot be found guilty of murder but that he was negligent in the killing of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Oscar Pistorius’ brother Carl has been “badly hurt” in a car accident after a head-on collision in South Africa.

A psychiatrist called by Oscar Pistorius’ defence team at his murder trial has told the court that she believes the double-amputee athlete has an “anxiety disorder”.

The chief defence lawyer at Oscar Pistorius’ murder trial has pointed out alleged missteps by police and questioned their treatment of evidence during the investigation into the athlete’s killing of his girlfriend.

Oscar Pistorius’ lead defence lawyer grilled one of the neighbours of the star athlete today, questioning the man over how many gunshots he thought he heard on the night of Reeva Steenkamp’s death.

The family of Oscar Pistorius has been caught up in a public row over whether guns are a necessary protection against crime in South Africa.

“Non-stop shouting” was heard coming from Blade Runner Oscar Pistorius’s home before his girlfriend was shot dead, his bail hearing was told today.

The family of Reeva Steenkamp says her body is back in her hometown of Port Elizabeth and a private funeral has been planned for Tuesday.

Oscar Pistorius’ first appearance before a Pretoria court on a murder charge has been delayed until 7am Irish time tomorrow, local police have said.

PARALYMPIC champion Oscar Pistorius’ hopes of competing as an able-bodied athlete appeared to be in the balance last night.