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24 Aug 2020

Sentencing of Christchurch mosque gunman begins

From Midday Report, 12:12 pm on 24 August 2020

The sentencing of the mosque gunman has begun amid heavy security at the High Court in Christchurch.  

Increased security on 1st day of Brenton Tarrant's sentencing - Christchurch High Court

Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

In March, Brenton Tarrant admitted 51 murders, 40 attempted murders and one charge of terrorism relating to the attacks on two mosques last year.

Māni Dunlop spoke to Katie Todd from outside the High Court.