Injured rushed to hospitalpublished at 03:01 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
New Zealand mosque shooting: Ambulances arrive at hospital
Summary
Chief suspect Brenton Tarrant, 28, an Australian citizen, appeared in court on a murder charge
The attacker who killed 49 people had a licence for his guns, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says
He was not known to the security services
Pakistan names six nationals among those killed
The first victim to be identified was named by his family as Daoud Nabi, 71, originally from Afghanistan
Flags are flying at half-mast on government buildings in Christchurch
Injured rushed to hospitalpublished at 03:01 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
Media caption, People removed from Linwood Ave mosquepublished at 03:01 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
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End of twitter postReports of second incidentpublished at 02:59 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
There are reports that a second mosque, in the suburb of Linwood, has also been evacuated.
Images of injured at hospitalpublished at 02:55 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
Images are emerging of emergency workers transporting injured people to hospital. There's still no official word on the casualties.
Image source, ReutersGunman 'aimed at people getting shoes'published at 02:55 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
Radio New Zealand has this eyewitness report from the former president of the mosque. The details are unconfirmed.
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End of twitter postChristchurch mayor: 'Everyone is shocked'published at 02:51 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel said: "I would have never have expected anything like this would have happened in Christchurch, I would have never like this to happen in New Zealand."
"I am getting messages from around the country, and from around the world. I know that everyone is shocked".
She also urged people to avoid the area.
Hospitals make room for injuredpublished at 02:47 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
According to local media, the emergency department of Christchurch hospital has been cleared out to make room to treat the injured. Stuff.co.nz reports that staff were expecting up to 50 injured.
Where did it happen?published at 02:44 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
The incident took place at the Al Noor mosque on Dean Avenue. It faces Hagley Park, a large open space east of downtown Christchurch.
Image source, GoogleCricketers among hundreds in mosquepublished at 02:44 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
Witnesses say about 300 people were inside the Al Noor mosque at the time of the shooting, taking part in Friday prayers. Among them were the Bangladesh national cricket team, in New Zealand for a test match. Team member Tariq Iqbal Khan tweeted this:
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End of twitter postPolice clear the areapublished at 02:38 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
Police have warned people to avoid the area and all schools in the city have been placed on lockdown, police commissioner Mike Bush said. Media reports say armed police are clearing buildings in the vicinity.
Officers also cleared Cathedral Square, where thousands of children were holding a rally for action on climate change, say New Zealand media.
Police warn of 'active shooter'published at 02:35 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
Police have warned the public that a gunman is still active.
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End of twitter postWitnesses report several injuriespublished at 02:34 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
No casualties have been confirmed by police so far. But witnesses have told local media they have seen many people injured and several dead.
Live coverage of mosque shootingpublished at 02:31 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
This is the BBC’s rolling coverage of a developing incident in Christchurch. A least one gunman has opened fire at a mosque in the southern New Zealand city. We'll bring you all the news as it evolves.