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South African athlete Oscar Pistorius is suffering severe trauma and is an increasing suicide risk, according to a report seen by the athlete's defence team.

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The chief lawyer for Oscar Pistorius has said at his murder trial that a psychologist's report concluded the athlete is suffering severe trauma and will become an increasing suicide risk unless he continues to get mental health care. Defense lawyer Barry Roux on Wednesday read excerpts from the report, which was compiled during a 30-day observation period at a state psychiatric hospital. A report was also compiled by three psychiatrists. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Trial: Oscar Pistorius is pictured arriving at court for the trial on on Wednesday . Murder trial: Pistorius is hugged by a supporter  on Wednesday . Hearing: Oscar Pistorius faces 25 years in jail if found guilty of premeditated murder . Pause in proceedings: Oscar Pistorius pictured hugging someone as the court breaks for lunch on Wednesday . The evaluation concluded that the . double-amputee runner was not mentally ill when he fatally shot . girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp through a closed toilet door in the early . hours of February 14, 2013. Pistorius says he shot Steenkamp by mistake, fearing there was a dangerous intruder in his home. The prosecution alleges he killed her intentionally after a Valentine's Day argument. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.