Oscar Pistorius community service call angers prosecutor

Defence for South African athlete, Oscar Pistorius says he should not go to jail over the killing of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. 

A correctional officer appearing for the defence said Pistorius should serve house arrest and community service, a request that is said to have angered the Prosecutor. 

Prosecutor Gerrie Nel described the suggestion as "shockingly inappropriate".  

Oscar Pistorius was found guilty of the culpable homicide of Reeva Steenkamp last month, but was cleared of murder. 

The decision was criticised by the victim's family. 

Pistorius faces up to 15 years in jail, although Judge Thokozile Masipa may suspend the sentence or impose a fine. 

She said the athlete had acted "negligently" when he shot his girlfriend through a toilet door, but had genuinely thought her to be an intruder. 

Meanwhile, the sentencing of Oscar Pistorius is expected to involve several days of legal argument and testimony.

CNN