A gunman who killed 51 worshippers in two New Zealand mosques has changed his plea to guilty, admitting all murder charges. Brenton Tarrant opened fire during Friday Prayers last year in New Zealand, Christchurch.
The 29-year-old had previously denied the charges and was due to go on trial in June, but has changed his plea in a shock move.
Tarrant appeared via video link at Christchurch High Court due to the current coronavirus outbreak which has placed New Zealand on lockdown.
The BBC reports, Judge Justice Mander said: "It is regrettable that the Covid-19 restrictions that presently apply do not permit victims and their families to travel to be present in the courtroom when the defendant entered his pleas of guilty." Brenton Tarrant is
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