Man enters The Press newsroom, makes threat in reference to Charlie Hebdo massacre

Man made verbal threat in The Press newsroom in Christchurch

Security was stationed at The Press office after a man was able to enter the Christchurch newsroom unauthorised and make a verbal threat last month.

Man enters The Press newsroom, makes threat in reference to Charlie Hebdo massacre

A man was able to enter the Christchurch newsroom unauthorised, with one staffer claiming they heard him reference the Charlie Hebdo terror attack.

Security tightened after unauthorised entry at Christchurch newsroom

Image – Google Maps / Street View. Security measures were strengthened at Christchurch’s legacy media outlet The Press after a man gained unauthorised access to the newsroom during building works and delivered a letter to the editor. According to a report in state-funded media, a member reported hearing a reference to the 2015 Charlie Hebdo terror attack, although other employees nearby did not hear the remark. A security guard was subsequently …