Four people, including one Australian, have been arrested in connection to shooting attacks at mosques in Christchurch, which have left up to 30 people feared dead. Father Valentin from St. Nicholas Church, Christchurch tells SBS Russian what is happening now in the city.
What we know so far
- A gunman has entered the crowded Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand at about 1.45pm local time.
- A second shooting took place at Linwood Masjid in Christchurch suburb Linwood shortly after.
- Multiple fatalities have been confirmed by police.
- New Zealand Police Commissioner Mike Bush confirmed that four people had been arrested in connection with the attacks.
- Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirmed that one of the people arrested was an Australian citizen.
- New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said it was "one of New Zealand's darkest days".
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