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Oscar Pistorius: Olympics and Paralympics star at court
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-21467359
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South African Olympic and Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has arrived at court to face a murder charge after his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp, was shot and killed at his home near Pretoria.
Mr Pistorius spent the night in a police station and is appearing at the magistrates' court in the city.
A decision will be taken on whether he should be granted bail.
Prosecutors will argue that Mr Pistorius should remain in custody.
The athlete arrived at court in the back of a police vehicle, hiding his face with a jacket and a notepad.
Dozens of photographers are in the courtroom in Pretoria, where chief magistrate Desmond Nair will hear the bail application.
The BBC's Andrew Harding, at the scene, says it is likely that some details of both the case against the 26-year-old, and his defence, will be revealed.
Television cameras have been allowed in court for the hearing. Mr Pistorius's sister and father are in the courtroom.
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