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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emily Atkinson

Mass murderer who killed 51 in Christchurch mosque shooting appeals sentence

AP

A white supremacist who pleaded guilty to murdering 51 Muslim worshippers at two mosques in Christchurch during Friday prayers in 2019 is appealing against his conviction and sentence.

New Zealand’s Court of Appeal confirmed on Tuesday that Brenton Tarrant, 32, had filed the appeal last week. The court is yet to set a date for his hearing.

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