Photo: NZHA radicalised teen who plotted a Christchurch terror attack, reportedly in the name of Allah, has completed an intensive rehabilitation programme and turned his life around, a court heard today. He was radicalised online, held extreme views, and told police he was angry and had "done it for Allah". After 51 Muslims were massacred in the shootings, the man told Judge O'Driscoll he felt disgusted when thinking of the harm he could've done to "innocent Kiwis" who are "his people". His lawyer Anselm Williams said the progress he's made over the years has been "incredibly impressive", with the risk of reoffending greatly reduced. "I hope you will not disappoint and let everyone down and end up coming back to court," Judge O'Driscoll told him.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 16, 2021 21:33 UTC