Speaking to Mirror Online, Facebook said it has removed the footage, and is also removing ‘praise or support’ posts for the shootings. Mia Garlick, a spokeswoman for Facebook New Zealand, said: “Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and the community affected by this horrendous act. (Image: Getty)“New Zealand Police alerted us to a video on Facebook shortly after the livestream commenced and we quickly removed both the shooter’s Facebook and Instagram accounts and the video. A statement on Twitter said: “Our hearts are broken over today's terrible tragedy in New Zealand. "Please know we are working vigilantly to remove any violent footage."

Source: Daily Mirror March 15, 2019 09:41 UTC