British nationals in New Zealand have been urged to stay vigilant by the International & Commonwealth Workplace following a terror assault in Christchurch.
As many as 49 individuals at the moment are believed to have been killed and a minimum of 20 wounded in shootings at two mosques within the metropolis.
New Zealand prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, referred to as it one of many “darkest days” within the historical past of the nation.
“It’s clear that this could now solely be described as a terrorist assault,” she added.
Al Noor mosque, situated in central Christchurch, was the primary to be attacked, with a second, within the suburb of Linwood, following.
The capturing was the deadliest within the historical past of New Zealand.
“In case you are within the space are suggested to stay vigilant and comply with the recommendation of native authorities,” the International & Commonwealth Workplace mentioned in a assertion.
“The British excessive fee in Wellington is in touch with the New Zealand authorities and urgently looking for additional data.”
Round 200,000 British nationals go to New Zealand yearly.
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