Christchurch mosque attacks: suspect charged with 'terrorist act'

New Zealand police add terrorism charge to existing murder and attempted murder charges against Brenton Tarrant

Brenton Tarrant has been charged by New Zealand police with engaging in a "terrorist act", in addition to existing murder charges over the two mosque attacks in Christchurch in March.

The Australian man, who was arrested for his alleged involvement in the shooting deaths of 51 people, was previously charged with 50 counts of murder and 39 counts of attempted murder, though New Zealand police said other charges were under consideration.