Christchurch (New Zealand), Mar 15 (AFP) Armed police in New Zealand swarmed central Christchurch Friday amid reports of a shooting at a mosque in the South Island city.

"Police are currently responding to reports of shots fired in central Christchurch," the police said in a statement.

Local media reported multiple casualties at one mosque and said another had been evacuated. (AFP)

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