The university student charged with killing six Muslim men during evening prayers at a mosque in Canada was known for far-right, nationalist views and his support of the French rightist party led by Marine Le Pen.

Update 6.11pm: Six people have been killed after a shooting at a Quebec City mosque during evening prayers which Canada's prime minister called an act of terrorism.

Canada’s prime minister has said a shooting at a Quebec City mosque that killed five people was a terrorist act.