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ATTACK: In a video that was played in court, Philip Manshaus could be seen shooting through the emergency exit of the al-Noor mosque in Bærum on August 10. Photo: Frode Hansen, VG
ASHES AND CARRIERS TINGRETT (VG) Philip Manshaus (22) drove to the al-Noor mosque armed with two rifles and a shotgun.
On day four in court, police reported on their forensic investigations at al-Noor mosque following the attack on August 10 of last year. Philip Manshaus has been charged with this attack and with the murder of half-sister Johanne Zhangjia Ihle-Hansen (17) at the family home at Eiksmarka in Bærum.
The Remington rifle and 43 cartridges were left in the white Nissan Leaf that Manshaus drove to the mosque after killing his sister.
Found July 22-write
A Mac and an information letter from the center from July 22 were also found in the car.
Four empty casings from another rifle were located just outside the mosque’s emergency exit. In a video that was played in court, one could see Manshaus shooting through this glass door as part of the attack.
In the hallway before the prayer room, the Carl Gustaf type rifle that used to fire through the door was found.
VG has previously written about Manshaus on April 18, 2018 joined a shooting club.
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Further into the prayer room, a bulletproof vest was made, as it was previously discovered that the accused reserved his home in the days leading up to the attack. A pair of glasses, two letters, and a military helmet with a mounted GoPro camera were also found.
I wanted to transmit the attack
Earlier, it was learned that Manshaus wanted to direct the attack on the mosque, but failed to mention the transmission. Therefore, he decided to film the attack.
This video has been played in court and shows how Manshaus is laid on the ground by the offended Muhammad Rafiq.
There was also a shotgun in the prayer room. Manshaus fired two shots with this shotgun, but did not hit any of the three who were in the prayer room when it attacked.
The images shown in court show how one of the shotguns went through the wall and hit a jacket and reflective vest hanging on the other side.
DON’T HIT: The shotgun blast was visible on the wall after the attack on August 10, 2019. Photo: Frode Hansen, VG
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Would do more damage
A cartridge strap with a total of 22 cartridges was also found. Forensic technicians also assembled a total of 50 rifle cartridges.
Therefore, Philip Manshaus was attacked armed with three firearms and more than 100 cartridges.
The defendant previously expressed regret that he did not plan the attack better and that he is ashamed that he could not have done more damage.
Manshaus admitted the attack and murder of his stepsister, but believes he acted in an emergency court on behalf of the European people.
In a conversation with his comrades in the months leading up to the attack, he expressed his belief that a civil war was about to occur. He has also stated that he denies the Holocaust and renounces homosexuality.
The forensic psychiatric experts named in the case have concluded that they believe the 22-year-old is responsible.
The lawsuit against Manshaus began last week on Thursday and will run until May 26.
