Oscar Pistorius: athlete who killed girlfriend could be up for parole

South African Paralympic champion has served half his sentence for murdering model Reeva Steenkamp

South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius could be considered for parole, after serving half his sentence for murdering his girlfriend, according to an official and a lawyer.

The athlete shot dead model Reeva Steenkamp in the early hours of Valentine's Day in 2013 when he fired four times through the door of his bedroom toilet.