4 Mar 2021

Arrests following online threat to the Linwood Islamic Centre

From Lately, 10:17 pm on 4 March 2021

Police have charged a 27 year old male in Christchurch with threatening to kill after online threats were made to Linwood Islamic Centre and Al Noor Mosque. Karyn will speak with RNZ News reporter, Anan Zaki, who is attending the Police media conference tonight.

Canterbury district commander superintendent John Price speaking about arrests made after online threats towards Linwood Islamic Centre and Al Noor Mosque.

Canterbury district commander superintendent John Price speaking about arrests made after online threats towards Linwood Islamic Centre and Al Noor Mosque. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon