Norway’s Mosque attacker charged with murder and terrorism

The man accused of opening fire in a Norwegian mosque over the weekend, identified as 21-year-old Philip Manshaus by Norway’s public service broadcaster NRK, appeared in court on charges of murder and terrorism.

He appeared in court on Monday with two black eyes and wounds to his face and neck, reportedly following a fight within the mosque with a person who tried to stop him.

CNN adds “Oslo District Police Attorney Paal-Fredrik Hjort Kraby told CNN that they are aware that his name was published on state media but they would not confirm it to CNN. The suspect’s attorney would not confirm his name either.”

Sky News reports that “after the attack, police raided Manshaus’ house nearby, and found the body of his 17-year-old stepsister. He is also suspected of killing her.”

Prosecutors will ask for Manshaus to be imprisoned for four weeks, with full isolation, as well as letter, visitor and media bans, according to a statement released by police on Monday,

“The prosecution will request closed doors to the prison meeting for the sake of danger of forfeiture, as the investigation is at an early stage and the accused has not provided an explanation to the police,” the statement said.

Via CNN