Reporter Blair Ensor gives an update from the police cordon outside the mosque in Deans Ave, Christchurch. The Christchurch mosque shooting suspect's face will remain hidden from the public at his court appearance on Friday. The 28-year-old Australian man is due to appear in the High Court at Christchurch – his second court hearing since he allegedly massacred 50 people at the Linwood and Al Noor mosques on March 15. READ MORE:* Alleged Christchurch mosque shooter makes formal complaint from prison* Woman mistakenly recorded as being killed by Christchurch mosque shooting suspect* Christchurch teen appears in court over alleged re-posting of mosque shootings live streamHe currently faces one charge of murder, but police have signalled he will face "a bundle" of new charges on Friday. High Court judge Justice Cameron Mander has declined 12 applications from national and international media to film, take photos or record the appearance.

Source: Stuff April 03, 2019 04:30 UTC