Pistorius bows head, sobs in formal court appearance

Blade runner Oscar Pistorius broke down in tears as he appeared in court today accused of the premeditated murder of his girlfriend at his exclusive South African home.

The world’s best-known Paralympian was taken into custody yesterday after Reeva Steenkamp, 30, was shot dead at the luxury gated Silver Lakes Golf Estate in Pretoria. He will remain in police custody until next week.