'Oscar is here and home with his family': Pistorius family's joy as he is removed from prison under cover of darkness to serve five-year sentence at uncle's luxury villa

Oscar Pistorius's family have spoken of their joy after the sprinter was released from prison after serving just a year for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

The Paralympian was freed under house arrest under the cover of darkness a day earlier than planned and will serve the rest of his five-year sentence at his uncle's palatial home in Pretoria.

It is believed he will have access to a swimming pool, satellite TV and large gardens and may also be given the opportunity to keep up a training regime as part of his parole conditions.

Speaking outside the house, Anneliese Burgess, a spokeswoman for the Pistorius family, confirmed that 'Oscar is here and home with his family'.