SOUTH AFRICA: Oscar Pistorius was embroiled in fresh controversy with prosecution claims testosterone and needles were found in his bedroom.

His lawyer Barry Roux said the substance was a herbal remedy, Testocompasutium co-enzyme, and was not banned, as testosterone is. Confirmation is awaited on precisely what the substance is.

Meanwhile, a witness heard "non-stop shouting" from the Olympic athlete's home before he shot his girlfriend dead. As reported in later editions of last night's Evening Times, the witness overheard a "row" between 2am and 3am on Valentine's Day, the prosecution said.

Shortly afterwards, Reeva Steenkamp, 29, lay bleeding to death in Pistorius's bathroom.

She was hit by three bullets, Pretoria Magistrates' Court heard.

One witness reported hearing a shot, followed 17 minutes later by more shots, lead detective Hilton Botha said.

Cross-examining Mr Botha, Mr Roux said a post-mortem showed Miss Steenkamp's bladder was empty, which he said is consistent with her getting up at 3am to go to the toilet, as Pistorious claimed.

Mr Roux said the police discarded anything consistent with a defence.

Pistorious denies murder. The case was adjourned until today.