Oscar Pistorius 'rushed to hospital after suffering injuries in jail'

August 07, 2016 14:42

South African Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius, serving a six-year jail term for killing his girlfriend, was rushed to hospital on Saturday with cuts to his wrists, City Press newspaper said on Sunday, quoting prison officials.

A prison service spokesman confirmed the athlete had been treated for wrist injuries, which he said were "minor".

But he said reports Pistorius had hurt himself on purpose were "speculation".

Pistorius had his jail term for killing Reeva Steenkamp increased from five to six years in July, less than half the 15 years sought by prosecutors.

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