New Zealand mosque attack suspect charged with murder:
Australian-born 28-year-old Brenton Tarrant stood in the dock wearing handcuffs and a white prison smock, as the judge read a single murder charge against him. A raft of further charges were expected.
A short distance away, 39 people were being treated in hospital for gunshot wounds and other injuries inflicted in the massacre. They included a two-year-old boy and a four-year-old girl, who is in critical condition. Two semi-automatic weapons, two shotguns and lever-action gun were used in the attacks. AFP/Tessa BURROWS
Although shops were shuttered and many decided to stay at home, Christchurch residents piled bouquets of flowers at a makeshift memorial near the Al Noor mosque, many accompanied with handwritten letters laden with sadness and disbelief. Christchurch residents piled bouquets of flowers at a makeshift memorial near the Al Noor mosque, many accompanied with handwritten letters laden with sadness and disbelief. AFP/Glenda KWEK
The attack on the Al Noor and Linwood mosques has been labelled terrorism by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. AFP/MICHAEL BRADLEYTwo other people remain in custody, although their link to the attack is not clear. One man, an 18-year-old Alexander Bryan has been charged with incitement.
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