Pistorius looks stunned, but calm, as judge reads out guilty sentence

September 12, 2014 14:04

The Telegraph's Harriet Alexander reports from the courtroom: There was a sharp intake of breath in the courtroom as Judge Masipa asked Pistorius to stand. He looked calm, but a little stunned.

The verdict was as expected, following yesterday's hearing - guilty of culpable homicide.

Uncle Arnold, with whom Pistorius lives, looked increasingly relieved as the morning wore on. But there was no celebration from the Pistorius side.

Barry Steenkamp, Reeva's father, looked resigned but dismayed as he leant forward to hear the verdict. As Pistorius stood, he looked unflinchingly at him. What must be going through his mind.Sentencing will be done at a later date - after mitigation and appeals.

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