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New Zealand terrorist pictured – had previous arrest over 'lone wolf' attack fears

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Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!A terrorist who went on a bloody knife rampage through a New Zealand shopping centre had previously been arrested by police over fears he was plotting just such an attack.The extremist, who can only be identified as S at this point in time for legal reasons, carried out an 'ISIS-inspired' terror attack and was motivated by a "violent ideology", New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said.He was shot dead at the LynnMall Shopping Centre in West Auckland after injuring six people, three of whom are fighting for their lives in hospital.It is believed S was a Sri Lankan national who had been in New Zealand for 10 years, and authorities have confirmed he was being "monitored.

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