Accused Christchurch gunman to face 50 murder charges: New Zealand police
4 April 2019 9:32 AM IST
Apart from 50 murder charges, accused gunman in Christchurch mosque attack will also face 39 attempted murder charges on Friday.
51 people had lost their lives and about as many were injured after a suspected white supremacist targeted two mosques, open firing at those congregated for Friday prayers on March 15. (Photo: AP)
Christchurch: The man accused of carrying out the Christchurch mosque attacks last month will face 50 murder charges when he appears in court this week, New Zealand police said Thursday.
“The man arrested in relation to the Christchurch terror attacks will face 50 murder and 39 attempted murder charges when he appears in the High Court in Christchurch on Friday,” police said in a statement.
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