Christchurch killer gets life sentence without parole

A white supremacist who killed 51 people at two mosques in New Zealand will serve life in jail without parole.

Brenton Tarrant admitted to the murder of 51 people, attempted murder of another 40 people and one charge of terrorism.

The judge called his actions inhuman, adding that he had showed no mercy.

Tarrant’s sentencing also drew remarks from the mayor of Christchurch, Lianne Dalzie and Australia’s prime minister, Jacinder Adern.

A sentence without parole means the offender will not be given the opportunity to leave prison, after serving only a portion of their total sentence.

New Zealand does not have the death penalty as part of its justice system.