Accused Christchurch mosque gunman faces new charges

Australian Associated Press

New Zealand police have laid a terrorism charge against the Australian man arrested over the Christchurch mosque attacks.

Brenton Tarrant, 28, will face an unprecedented count of engaging in a terrorist act when he returns to court on June 14, police announced on Tuesday afternoon.

Australian man Brenton Tarrant appears in court on March 16 following a mass shooting in Christchurch. He's now been charged with engaging in a terrorist act.
Accused Christchurch mosque gunman Brenton Tarrant has been charged with engaging in a terrorist act following the shooting in March. Source: AAP

They’ve also laid three other additional charges over the March 15 shootings at two mosques, meaning Tarrant will face 51 counts of murder and 40 of attempted murder in total.

MORE TO COME

Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@yahoonews.com.

You can also follow us on Facebook, download the Yahoo News app from iTunes or Google Play and stay up to date with the latest news with Yahoo’s daily newsletter. Sign up here.

  • Up next
  • Up next
  • Up next
  • Up next

Latest stories