Three of seven New Zealand attack victims are in critical condition, says Ardern

Ardern said the attacker's name could not be revealed due to a court order

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Credit: AFP Photo

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Saturday that a total seven people were wounded in an attack by an Islamist militant in an Auckland shopping mall and three are in critical condition.

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Ardern released more details about the attacker, who police shot dead on Friday moments after he launched his stabbing spree, but said his name could not be revealed due to a court order.

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