Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius is set to find out the outcome of his murder trial by the end of the week.

The double amputee (27) has denied killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp (29) on Valentine's Day last year at his home in Pretoria.

Judge Thokozile Masipa is due to explain the reasoning behind her verdict on Thursday after a trial that has lasted six months.

Barry Roux, defending Pistorius, has argued he had no motive for killing his girlfriend and said the athlete's disability meant he could not be expected to respond like an able-bodied person to the fear associated with an intrusion.

But prosecutor Gerrie Nel alleges the gold medallist intended to shoot and kill Ms Steenkamp when he fired four shots through the bathroom door where she was hiding after they had an argument.

The state in South Africa is pressing for Pistorius to be convicted to premeditated murder - which carries a life sentence.

Reporter Alex Crawford has gained access to the home where the fatal shooting took place last year.

Pistorius has since sold the property to pay his legal bills and removed his belongings.

Crawford said "The house is a shell now, cleared of all his belongings, including his medals and running trophies. It's a silent, empty reminder of the event which changed his life for ever and violently cut short his model girlfriend's."