Pistorius jailed for six years for murdering his girlfriend

South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius was sentenced on Wednesday to six years in jail for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at his home three years ago.

High Court judge Thokozile Masipa listed several mitigating factors for sentencing Pistorius to less than half the minimum 15-year term for murder, including the athlete's claim he believed he was shooting an intruder.

"He cannot be at peace. I'm of the view that a long term of imprisonment will not serve justice," Masipa said.