Photo: NZ HeraldThe officers who apprehended a terrorist after he attacked two mosques in Christchurch on 15 March 2019 believed he had bombs in his vehicle. Reading a transcript to the Coroners Court, Appley said one of the arresting officers transmitted over the radio at 2:02pm: "We've got one offender". "We've got bombs in the car, he's armed up, we've got him out of the car. He also told the officers his intention was to target five mosques in Christchurch. One of the paramedics, Karen Jackson, today told the inquest she disagreed with the Australian officer's recollection of events.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 15, 2023 08:36 UTC