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Christchurch accused to face 50 murder charges

The man accused of the March mosque shootings which shocked New Zealand will face 50 murder charges. [AFP]

The man accused of attacking two mosques in Christchurch last month will face 50 murder charges when he appears in court on Friday, New Zealand police said.

Australian Brenton Tarrant was previously charged with one murder as a holding measure, but police said Thursday that all the deaths and injuries in the March 15 attacks will be reflected in upgraded charges during his next appearance.

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