Pistorius back in the dock for second day of testimony

Oscar Pistorius leaves after attending his trial at the high court in Pretoria, on April 7, 2014. Star Paralympian Oscar Pistorius returned to the witness box to testify in his murder trial Tuesday, on April 8, 2014, after an emotional first day
Oscar Pistorius leaves after attending his trial at the high court in Pretoria, on April 7, 2014. Star Paralympian Oscar Pistorius returned to the witness box to testify in his murder trial Tuesday, on April 8, 2014, after an emotional first day that saw him issue a tearful apology to the victim's family. -- PHOTO: REUTERS

PRETORIA (AFP) - Star Paralympian Oscar Pistorius returned to the witness box to testify in his murder trial Tuesday, after an emotional first day that saw him issue a tearful apology to the victim's family.

Pistorius sat stone-still before a packed courtroom wearing a dark grey suit awaiting the start of proceedings, which could focus on the night he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

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