Five tasteless Halloween costumes: from Oscar Pistorius to Cecil the Lion

Blade Runner outfit with fake gun and silver boot covers causes outrage

Oscar Pistorius

An Oscar Pistorius Halloween costume has been branded “highly offensive” by a charity that supports families of murder victims.

The fancy dress outfit includes a running vest with the words “Blade Gunner 2012” and shorts, sunglasses, a fake gun, and black and silver boot covers depicting racing blades.

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