Police prosecutor Pip Currie opposed bail for the 18-year-old suspect and said the second charge, involving the words added to the still image, was of significant concern. The 18-year-old suspect is charged with sharing the livestream video and a still image of the al-Noor mosque with the words 'target acquired.' He will reappear in court on 31 July when electronically monitored bail will be considered. Arps, 44, is scheduled to next appear in court via video link on 26 April. The charge of supplying or distributing objectionable material carries a penalty of up to 14 years imprisonment.
Christchurch District Court Judge Stephen O'Driscoll denied bail to businessman Philip Arps and an 18-year-old suspect who both were taken into custody in March.
