In pictures: Oscar Pistorius verdict

Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius (right) chats to his uncle Arnold ahead of judgment in his murder trial at the High Court in Pretoria on 12 September 2014AFP

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been convicted of culpable homicide, after Judge Thokozile Masipa found that he killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, by mistake.

June Steenkamp (left), mother of Reeva Steenkamp, comforts her cousin Kim Martin during the verdict in the trial of Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, 12 September 2014Reuters

Reeva Steenkamp's mother, June, comforted a relative during the verdict. Ms Steenkamp's family have yet to comment on the judgement.

Media swarm around Oscar Pistorius as he leaves on bail from the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, South Africa, 12 September 2014Getty Images

Media swarmed around Oscar Pistorius as he left the court. He has been allowed to remain on bail ahead of sentencing which is to take place on 13 October.

Oscar Pistorius leaves on bail from the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, South Africa, 12 September 2014Getty Images

The verdict leaves the disgraced sprinter facing up to 15 years in jail, although the judge could suspend the sentence or only impose a fine.

Judge Thokozile Masipa delivers her judgement in court in Pretoria, South Africa, 12 September 2014AP

Judge Masipa said: "It is clear his conduct is negligent." However, she said the state had failed to prove he intended to kill Reeva Steenkamp.

Lois and Arnold Pistorius, the aunt and uncle of Oscar Pistorius, leave North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, South Africa, 12 September 2014Getty Images

Arnold Pistorius, the athlete's uncle (left), said the family had never doubted Pistorius' version of events. "In a tragic event like this, there are no victors... It won't bring Reeva back but our hearts still go out to her family and friends," he said.

Oscar Pistorius' lawyer Barry Roux leaves the court in Pretoria, South Africa, 12 September 2014AP

Defence lawyer Barry Roux smiled as he left the court on Friday.

State prosecutor, Gerrie Nel listens in court in Pretoria, South Africa, 12 September 2014AP

State prosecutor Gerrie Nel listens in court. The prosecutors say they are "disappointed" Pistorius was not convicted of murder but will wait until after sentencing to decide whether to appeal.