Pistorius: Trial 'a tough time'

Oscar Pistorius has said said he is going through “a tough time” in a rare comment after the prosecution closed its case against the double-amputee runner for the killing of his girlfriend.

Pistorius is likely to open the defence case at the end of the week, lawyer Brian Webber said, adding that there is no specific requirement for him to give evidence first, but it is normal practice.