Oscar Pistorius can stay at home until he is sentenced for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp

Oscar Pistorius has managed to avoid jail despite the fresh conviction of murdering Reeva Steenkamp.

The former athlete will remain on bail under house arrest until he is sentenced on April 18, 2016. https://twitter.com/POWER987News/status/674124134046171136 Pistorius, who appeared emotionless in court as the judge read the conditions, must wear an electronic tag, keep within 20km of the house and give up his passport. The 29-year-old must also pay the bail fee of 10,000 rand - less than £500 - by Friday, Dec 11. Before leaving the court out the back entrance to avoid media, Pistorius announced he will appeal his murder conviction. https://twitter.com/Claire_Phipps/status/674151442362466304