NEWS: Oscar Pistorius

Pistorius leaving Boshkop police station in Pretoria. Photograph: AFP/Getty

So sad to hear this. Oscar Pistorius was detained this morning for the murder of his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp, who died of gunshot wounds.

It was alleged earlier that Pistorius had mistaken his girlfriend for an intruder, but this was denied by South African police officials. It was confirmed however that they have responded previously to 'disturbances of a domestic nature' at the home of the Paralympic star.

Pistorius made history at the London 2012 Games when he became the first double amputee to compete in both the Olympic and Paralympic games. Since then he has become world-famous, with endorsements and work from BT, GQ, Oakley, Thierry Mugler and Nike to name a few.

The sprinter made history at London 2012 when he became the first double amputee to run in both the Olympics and Paralympics. Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP

It's so sad to think what happens behind closed doors, especially when it's someone that appeared to be a successful, inspiring and talented man. I'm sure there will be more revealed as this story develops.