Armed police deployed after reports of shooting at Christchurch mosque

Updated

March 15, 2019 12:49:49

Armed police have been deployed after reports of shots being fired at a mosque in Christchurch.

Police have confirmed they are responding to a “critical incident”.

Several schools are in lockdown and witnesses have reported multiple injuries.

People in central Christchurch have been urged to stay indoors and report any suspicious behaviour immediately to authorities.

New Zealand’s Prime Minister is expected to speak shortly.

More to come.

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new-zealand

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March 15, 2019 12:44:05

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