The girlfriend of Oscar Pistorius was reportedly shot in the bathroom while at the home of the Paralympic champion yesterday.

The 29-year-old model's body was found at Pistorius's home at the Silver Lakes estate in the early hours of yesterday morning with gunshot wounds to the head and the upper body.

The double amputee was arrested and formally charged with the murder of his other half, who was reportedly shot through a bathroom door, according to Sky News.

Pistorius, who has been accused by the prosecution of premeditated murder, will remain in police custody until next Tuesday, when his lawyers are expected to request bail.