Man accused of murder in New Zealand shootings also charged with terrorist act

Brenton Tarrant, charged for murder in relation to the mosque attacks, is seen in the dock during his appearance in the Christchurch District Court, New Zealand March 16, 2019. Mark Mitchell/New Zealand Herald/Pool via REUTERS - Copyright POOL(Reuters)

By Reuters

Published on 21/05/2019 - 07:32•Updated 07/05/2024 - 11:28

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WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand police said on Tuesday they were charging the man accused of murder in shootings at two Christchurch mosques in March with engaging in a terrorist act.

The charge, which came under the country's terrorism suppression legislation, was filed against Brenton Tarrant, police said in a statement.