New Zealand / Christchurch Terror Attacks

People allowed to return to Linwood Mosque tomorrow

10:30 am on 22 March 2019

People will be allowed back into the Linwood mosque tomorrow for the first time since the attacks last Friday.

Linwood mosque will be released back to the Muslim community tomorrow. Photo: RNZ / Katie Todd

Police said they had almost finished their work at the site and cordons have been reduced to allow pedestrian access to neighbouring stores.

The opening tomorrow means people will not be allowed in for Friday prayers today.

Police said they would continue to have a presence there.

The Al Noor Mosque on Deans Avenue is also due to reopen tomorrow.

Contractors have been working to get it ready.