Accused Christchurch terrorist denied access to newspapers, television and radio

The accused gunman of the Christchurch terror attack is being denied access to newspapers, television and radio while being held in segregation.

Denying him access to media outlets would prevent him accessing media reports about the massacre committed last Friday.

The NZ Herald reports that the 28‑year‑old accused, Brenton Tarrant, was being held under 24‑hour surveillance and no visitors have been approved to see him while he was in segregation.

It says the alleged gunman has been moved from Christchurch to the country's only maximum security prison in Auckland.

It is not known whether he will be flown back to Christchurch for this next court appearance next month or appear via audio visual link.

Meanwhile, the bodies of six Christchurch mosque attack victims have now been returned to families, all 50 autopsies are now complete.

Police said in a statement that twelve victims have been formally identified to the satisfaction of the Coroner.

They say they are working with the other six families in order to return the remaining bodies.

[Source: NZHerald/RNZ]