Around 100 people have turned out in Christchurch's Latimer Square to support the families of the CTV victims. Photo / Anastasia Hodge
Around 100 people have turned out in Christchurch's Latimer Square to support the families of the CTV victims. Photo / Anastasia Hodge
About a hundred people have gathered in Christchurch's Latimer Square for a protest over the decision not to prosecute over the CTV building collapse.
Police last week announced they would not to lay charges over the six-storey building's collapse, after the magnitude 6.3 quake struck the city in February 2011,killing 115 people inside.
Spokesman Mann Alkaisi says today's protest is the beginning of their fight. Photo / Anastasia Hodge
Many of those gathered in Latimer Square this afternoon are family members and friends of those who were killed in the collapse.
They are holding up placards pleading for justice, asking "where do I get I answers from" and "we can't wait any longer.
Spokesperson Maan Alkaisi has told those gathered today's peaceful protest is about showing they will not be silenced - and will continue to fight for justice
The group is seeking legal advice and will speak with the Prime Minister, however Jacinda Ardern has said she cannot promise further investigation.
