Christchurch police respond to reports of mosque shooting; schools under lockdown

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DEVELOPING: Armed police in New Zealand swarm central Christchurch amid reports of shooting at a mosque

CHRISTCHURCH: Armed police in New Zealand swarmed central Christchurch on Friday amid reports of a shooting at a mosque in the South Island city.

"Police are currently responding to reports of shots fired in central Christchurch," the police said in a statement.Local media reported multiple casualties at one mosque and said another had been evacuated. "Police urge anyone in central Christchurch to stay indoors and report any suspicious behaviour immediately to 111,' police said in a tweet.This is a developing story. Refresh for updates.

 

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