Christchurch Accused To Face 50 Murder Charges

Christchurch accused to face 50 murder charges

The New Zealand Police have said that the Australian man accused of killing 50 Muslim worshippers in gun attacks on two mosques in Christchurch will face 50 murder charges and 39 attempted murder charges, Reuters reported

SYDNEY, (Pakistan Point News - 04th Apr, 2019) The New Zealand Police have said that the Australian man accused of killing 50 Muslim worshippers in gun attacks on two mosques in Christchurch will face 50 murder charges and 39 attempted murder charges, Reuters reported.

"Other charges are still under consideration," police said in a statement on Thursday.

The suspected white supremacist, was previously charged with only one murder following the attack and has been remanded without a plea. He is due back in court on Friday.

The 15th March terrorist attack was the deadliest mass shooting in New Zealand's history.