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Anders Behring Breivik trial, day four - live updates Anders Behring Breivik trial, day four - live updates
(40 minutes later)
12.47pm: Despite his lack of remorse, Breivik is blaming others for his actions on 22 July.
Breivik says he was "forced" to carry out a shooting attack because the EU/Norway made it "too hard" to collect bomb making experiences.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
Breivik: "It's easy to press a button and detonate a bomb. It's v v difficult to carry out something as barbaric as a firearm-based action."
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
#Breivik: "I think it is awful that one has to do something like this to convey a message" - then he blames the media and the politicians.
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 19, 2012
12.44pm: The defendant claims he planned to focus on killing adults but expresses no regret for any deaths. On day two of the trial, he described the victims on Utøya as "not innocent". Once more, it is difficult to imagine what the bereaved families in court are going through listening to this.
Breivik says his plan for Utoya was to focus on killing those "over 18", but it was hard when he couldn't see their faces.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
Breivik: "I am not a child murderer. I believe all political activists who choose to fight for multiculturalism... are legitimate targets."
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
12.39pm: Breivik talks about the idea of using decapitation, mentioning al-Qaida. But he says it was also used in Europe in the past.
#Breivik:decapitation idea? "That's a strategy from al Qaeda. Primarily it's a psychological weapon."
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 19, 2012
#Breivik says decapitation not just an AQ method, but also a traditional method in Europe in the past.
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 19, 2012
12.34pm: In words that will make painful listening for the survivors and bereaved families, Breivik expresses regret that he did not kill everyone on Utøya.
Breivik said he wanted to kill everyone on Utoya - not "just" 69. Assumed most would drown, terrified.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
12.31pm: Breivik has described al-Qaida as "methodological role models" and said he learned a lot from them. What he is describing now sounds eerily similar to their methods, as he says he planned to film a decapitation of former prime minister Harlem Brundtland, who was on Utøya island.
#Breivik: says the plan was to chop her head off while filming it, and reading out a text.
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 19, 2012
12.25pm: The accused has listed a number of potential targets he considered for attack, including the offices of media outlets and the Norwegian royal palace. Now he is asked why he targeted the Labour youth camp at Utøya, where he would kill 69 people.
Breivik says he chose to attack Utoya because it was "the most attractive political target in Norway at the time."
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
Breivik: "I knew if it was humanely possible, a better target should have been chosen. But it's v easy to criticise a target in hindsight"
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
All days on Utøys attractive with high profile politicians visiting. Former PM Gro Harlem Brundtland best target for me. #Breivik
— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 19, 2012
12.19pm: Breivik says that before his attacks he studied the 1995 Oklahoma bombing, which killed 168 people, perpetrated by Gulf war veteran Timothy McVeigh.
12.13pm: Moving on to his actual target in the government quarter, the accused says he carried out four reconnaissance missions and took precautions to avoid raising suspicions.
Breivik carried out four reconnaissance missions to look at security of the government district which became his eventual first target.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
Breivik "I didn't use google streetview because I was afraid that could have been flagged electronically [by security services]. "
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
I didn't want to stand out of the crowd. Never stopped. Brought shopping bags etc. Did not dare to stop to look for CCTV cameras. #Breivik
— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 19, 2012

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12.06pm: The court is in session again and Breivik is talking once more about alternative plans he had for attacks.12.06pm: The court is in session again and Breivik is talking once more about alternative plans he had for attacks.
Breivik says he had another plan 2, to "hijack" a "propane tanker" and trigger an explosion. Perhaps during Labour Day.Breivik says he had another plan 2, to "hijack" a "propane tanker" and trigger an explosion. Perhaps during Labour Day.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
11.46am: Helen Pidd, in Oslo, has been talking to a journalist from Aftenposten about Breivik's comments this morning that he identified the newspaper's offices as a potential target.11.46am: Helen Pidd, in Oslo, has been talking to a journalist from Aftenposten about Breivik's comments this morning that he identified the newspaper's offices as a potential target.
Harald Stanghelle, political editor of Aftenposten, one of the newspapers Breivik today said he would have liked to attack, has just told me was difficult to sit in court "two metres away" from the man who wanted him dead.Harald Stanghelle, political editor of Aftenposten, one of the newspapers Breivik today said he would have liked to attack, has just told me was difficult to sit in court "two metres away" from the man who wanted him dead.
Stanghelle said: "If I had heard this a year ago I would have dismissed it as nonsense, the words of a fantasist. But after 22 July, we know what he was capable of. It could have been us."Stanghelle said: "If I had heard this a year ago I would have dismissed it as nonsense, the words of a fantasist. But after 22 July, we know what he was capable of. It could have been us."
Breivik had told the court that he was planning to attack the high-rise Aftenposten building containing the liberal journalists he sees as representatives of the "cultural marxists" he so despises. But he abandoned the plan after reasoning that too many "innocent civilians" would be killed. The newspaper only occupies "a few" floors in the block, alongside normal businesses, which is why he ruled it out as a target, said Breivik.Breivik had told the court that he was planning to attack the high-rise Aftenposten building containing the liberal journalists he sees as representatives of the "cultural marxists" he so despises. But he abandoned the plan after reasoning that too many "innocent civilians" would be killed. The newspaper only occupies "a few" floors in the block, alongside normal businesses, which is why he ruled it out as a target, said Breivik.
Journalists at Aftenposten were told by police in November that Breivik had seen them as a prime target, so it was not such a shock to hear him repeat the claims today, said Stanghelle. Security at Aftenposten and most other Norwegian media outlets has been stepped up since Breivik's attacks.Journalists at Aftenposten were told by police in November that Breivik had seen them as a prime target, so it was not such a shock to hear him repeat the claims today, said Stanghelle. Security at Aftenposten and most other Norwegian media outlets has been stepped up since Breivik's attacks.
Breivik said another organisation he wanted to target was Dagsavisen, a daily newspaper which used to be owned by the social democratic party in Norway. But "the most attractive target in all of Norway" would be to hit the NRK, the Norwegian national broadcaster (equivalent to the BBC), he said:
the equivalent of the BBC.		Breivik said another organisation he wanted to target was Dagsavisen, a daily newspaper which used to be owned by the social democratic party in Norway. But "the most attractive target in all of Norway" would be to hit the NRK, the Norwegian national broadcaster (equivalent to the BBC), he said:
the equivalent of the BBC.
11.37am: The court remains adjourned for lunch. Proceedings should resume at 12pm BST11.37am: The court remains adjourned for lunch. Proceedings should resume at 12pm BST
A woman claiming to be Breivik's girlfriend tried was refused entry to court yesterday, Hope Not Hate reports, citing German tabloid Bild. She is believed to be from Stuttgart, it says.A woman claiming to be Breivik's girlfriend tried was refused entry to court yesterday, Hope Not Hate reports, citing German tabloid Bild. She is believed to be from Stuttgart, it says.
11.07am: Helen Pidd, in Olso, has filed a story on this morning's proceedings. I will post a link when it is up on the Guardian website. In the meantime, here is an excerpt:11.07am: Helen Pidd, in Olso, has filed a story on this morning's proceedings. I will post a link when it is up on the Guardian website. In the meantime, here is an excerpt:
Anders Behring Breivik has described how he "trained" for the attacks he carried out in Norway last summer using the computer game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.Anders Behring Breivik has described how he "trained" for the attacks he carried out in Norway last summer using the computer game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
The 33-year-old said he practised his shot using a "holographic aiming device" he had bought to use with the war simulation game, which he said is used by armies around the world for training. "You develop target acquisition," he said. He used a similar device during the shooting attacks which left 69 dead at a political youth camp on the island of Utoya on 22 July.The 33-year-old said he practised his shot using a "holographic aiming device" he had bought to use with the war simulation game, which he said is used by armies around the world for training. "You develop target acquisition," he said. He used a similar device during the shooting attacks which left 69 dead at a political youth camp on the island of Utoya on 22 July.
Describing the game, he said: "It consists of many hundreds of different tasks and some of these tasks can be compared with an attack, for real. That's why it's used by many armies throughout the world. It's very good for acquiring experience related to sights system."Describing the game, he said: "It consists of many hundreds of different tasks and some of these tasks can be compared with an attack, for real. That's why it's used by many armies throughout the world. It's very good for acquiring experience related to sights system."
He added: "If you are familiar with a holographic sight, it's built up in such a way that you could have given it to your grandmother and she would have been a super marksman. It's designed to be used by anyone. In reality it requires very little training to use it in an optimal way. But of course it does help if you've practised using a simulator."He added: "If you are familiar with a holographic sight, it's built up in such a way that you could have given it to your grandmother and she would have been a super marksman. It's designed to be used by anyone. In reality it requires very little training to use it in an optimal way. But of course it does help if you've practised using a simulator."
The prosecution asked Breivik if he was aware that "there are some bereaved people sitting here in the courtroom who lost children at Utoya." How do you think they are feeling, Breivik was asked. "They are probably reacting in a natural way, with disgust and horror," he said.The prosecution asked Breivik if he was aware that "there are some bereaved people sitting here in the courtroom who lost children at Utoya." How do you think they are feeling, Breivik was asked. "They are probably reacting in a natural way, with disgust and horror," he said.
The court also heard that Breivik took what he called a "sabbatical" for a year between the summers of 2006 and 2007, which he devoted to playing another game, World of Warcraft (WOW), "hardcore" full time. He admitted he spent up to 16 hours every day that year playing from his bedroom in his mother's Oslo flat.The court also heard that Breivik took what he called a "sabbatical" for a year between the summers of 2006 and 2007, which he devoted to playing another game, World of Warcraft (WOW), "hardcore" full time. He admitted he spent up to 16 hours every day that year playing from his bedroom in his mother's Oslo flat.
But he insisted WOW had nothing to do with the attacks he carried out last year leaving 77 dead.But he insisted WOW had nothing to do with the attacks he carried out last year leaving 77 dead.
He said: "Some people like to play golf, some like to sail, I played WOW. It had nothing to do with 22 July. It's not a world you are engulfed by. It's simply a hobby."He said: "Some people like to play golf, some like to sail, I played WOW. It had nothing to do with 22 July. It's not a world you are engulfed by. It's simply a hobby."
He added: "WOW is only a fantasy game which is not violent at all. It's just fantasy. It's a strategy game. You cooperate with a lot of others to overcome challenges. That's why you do it. It's a very social game. Half of the time you are connected in communication with others. It would be wrong to consider it an antisocial game."He added: "WOW is only a fantasy game which is not violent at all. It's just fantasy. It's a strategy game. You cooperate with a lot of others to overcome challenges. That's why you do it. It's a very social game. Half of the time you are connected in communication with others. It would be wrong to consider it an antisocial game."
11.04am: The court has adjourned for lunch. Proceedings will resume in an hour.11.04am: The court has adjourned for lunch. Proceedings will resume in an hour.
11.02am: The accused continues to discuss his preparations for the attack, including his training, and how he changed his plan for three bombs after realising how hard it was to make them.11.02am: The accused continues to discuss his preparations for the attack, including his training, and how he changed his plan for three bombs after realising how hard it was to make them.
Breivik said he trained for "operation" wearing two rucksacks filled with 30kg of rocks to prepare for wearing body armour on 22 July.Breivik said he trained for "operation" wearing two rucksacks filled with 30kg of rocks to prepare for wearing body armour on 22 July.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
Breivik abandoned original plan to plant multiple bombs because it was harder and more time consuming to make a bomb than he imagined.Breivik abandoned original plan to plant multiple bombs because it was harder and more time consuming to make a bomb than he imagined.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
Breivik says the NRK, Norway's public broadcasters and equivalent to the BBC, was the "most attractive target in all of Norway."Breivik says the NRK, Norway's public broadcasters and equivalent to the BBC, was the "most attractive target in all of Norway."
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
10.51am: Breivik is talking about other potential targets, saying his initial plan was for three car bombs followed by shooting.10.51am: Breivik is talking about other potential targets, saying his initial plan was for three car bombs followed by shooting.
#Breivik's initial plan was 3 car bombs followed by shooting. #skynews #22juli#Breivik's initial plan was 3 car bombs followed by shooting. #skynews #22juli
— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 19, 2012— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 19, 2012
Breivik says he considered as "possible targets" the Aftonposten newspaper building, the parliament, the royal palaceBreivik says he considered as "possible targets" the Aftonposten newspaper building, the parliament, the royal palace
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
Breivik says he would only have attacked the royal castle in Oslo if the royal family were not there because he is a monarchist.Breivik says he would only have attacked the royal castle in Oslo if the royal family were not there because he is a monarchist.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
Breivik now talking about "reconnaissance" missions he carried out deciding which building in Oslo to attack.Breivik now talking about "reconnaissance" missions he carried out deciding which building in Oslo to attack.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
After 3 car bombs planned use mini motor bike to shoot around Oslo and shoot as many people as possible until I was shot. #BreivikAfter 3 car bombs planned use mini motor bike to shoot around Oslo and shoot as many people as possible until I was shot. #Breivik
— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 19, 2012— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 19, 2012
10.48am: Breivik is contesting the claim made in the first psychiatrist's report - which declared him "criminally insane" - that he only decided to become violent in 2009. He says it was 2006.10.48am: Breivik is contesting the claim made in the first psychiatrist's report - which declared him "criminally insane" - that he only decided to become violent in 2009. He says it was 2006.
Breivik claims report written by psychiatrists who declared him "criminally insane" was "pure fiction" and a "fairytale" and "80% made-up"Breivik claims report written by psychiatrists who declared him "criminally insane" was "pure fiction" and a "fairytale" and "80% made-up"
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
#Breivik accuses psychiatrists of putting the words '2009' into his mouth, but insists he said 2006.Defence lawyer Lippestad intervenes.#Breivik accuses psychiatrists of putting the words '2009' into his mouth, but insists he said 2006.Defence lawyer Lippestad intervenes.
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 19, 2012— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 19, 2012
Prosecutor points to renting farm, opening credit cards and completing manifesto in 2009 as indicator violent plans started 2009.Breivik no.Prosecutor points to renting farm, opening credit cards and completing manifesto in 2009 as indicator violent plans started 2009.Breivik no.
— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 19, 2012— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 19, 2012
10.36am: Breivik says that, unlike other groups, he thought it was better to attack the political elite rather than Muslims because "it's not the fault of the Muslims that they have been invited here".10.36am: Breivik says that, unlike other groups, he thought it was better to attack the political elite rather than Muslims because "it's not the fault of the Muslims that they have been invited here".
Breivik says he disagrees with the approach taken by the National Socialist Underground neo Nazi terror cell he praised earlier this week...Breivik says he disagrees with the approach taken by the National Socialist Underground neo Nazi terror cell he praised earlier this week...
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
Breivik: "the NSU supported attacks on minorities in order to damage multiculturalism and I don't agree with that." Wants to target elites.Breivik: "the NSU supported attacks on minorities in order to damage multiculturalism and I don't agree with that." Wants to target elites.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
Breivik: wants to attack political elite, not Muslims because "I believe it's not the fault of the Muslims that they have been invited here"Breivik: wants to attack political elite, not Muslims because "I believe it's not the fault of the Muslims that they have been invited here"
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
10.26am: Breivik says he does not agree with everything in the manifesto, describing it as a draft.10.26am: Breivik says he does not agree with everything in the manifesto, describing it as a draft.
#Breivik says he agrees with most info in manifesto, but not all. He says it is just a draft. Has not been edited.#Breivik says he agrees with most info in manifesto, but not all. He says it is just a draft. Has not been edited.
— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 19, 2012— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 19, 2012
I have had some input to the manifesto. Particualrly form one person in Knights Templar. Ideally I should have had more time to finish it.I have had some input to the manifesto. Particualrly form one person in Knights Templar. Ideally I should have had more time to finish it.
— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 19, 2012— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 19, 2012
#Breivik agrees with 95% of info in manifesto.#Breivik agrees with 95% of info in manifesto.
— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 19, 2012— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 19, 2012
10.18am: Breivik is talking about his manifesto and justifying the use of violence which it advocates.
10.18am: Breivik is talking about his manifesto and justifying the use of violence which it advocates.
Violence is just a mean for political changes. I tried the democratic way. Journlists not helpful. Violent revolution only way out. #BreivikViolence is just a mean for political changes. I tried the democratic way. Journlists not helpful. Violent revolution only way out. #Breivik
— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 19, 2012— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 19, 2012
10.04am: Breivik explains that the title of his "compendium" or manifesto, "2083 - A European declaration of independence", refers to 400 years since the battle of Vienna, when the Ottoman empire's army were defeated.10.04am: Breivik explains that the title of his "compendium" or manifesto, "2083 - A European declaration of independence", refers to 400 years since the battle of Vienna, when the Ottoman empire's army were defeated.
9.55am: The court resumes. Breivik says he started writing his manifesto in 2007, which prompts the question as to why he waited so long after the meeting of the Knights Templar he claimed to have attended in 2002 to begin. (Breivik said earlier that 50 pages of notes from that meeting formed the basis of the manifesto). Breveik's response to the prosecutor is "I needed a sabbatical."9.55am: The court resumes. Breivik says he started writing his manifesto in 2007, which prompts the question as to why he waited so long after the meeting of the Knights Templar he claimed to have attended in 2002 to begin. (Breivik said earlier that 50 pages of notes from that meeting formed the basis of the manifesto). Breveik's response to the prosecutor is "I needed a sabbatical."
He identifies the 40% of the manifesto which he wrote himself as part 3, on the military.He identifies the 40% of the manifesto which he wrote himself as part 3, on the military.
#Breivik prosecutor: 'unusual for a Serb warlord to allow a 23 year old to write the military section of this compendium..?'#Breivik prosecutor: 'unusual for a Serb warlord to allow a 23 year old to write the military section of this compendium..?'
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 19, 2012— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 19, 2012
9.23am: The defendant claims that 50 pages of notes he took from the Knights Templar meeting (which he says he attended in London in 2002) formed the basis of his manifesto.9.23am: The defendant claims that 50 pages of notes he took from the Knights Templar meeting (which he says he attended in London in 2002) formed the basis of his manifesto.
The court has adjourned for a 20-minute break.The court has adjourned for a 20-minute break.
9.18am: Breivik admits that 60% of his 1,801-page manifesto was created by cutting and pasting from other documents.9.18am: Breivik admits that 60% of his 1,801-page manifesto was created by cutting and pasting from other documents.
Prosecutor tries to get #Breivik to explain how manifesto was made. Breivik admits it is 60% cut and paste. he has written 40% himself.Prosecutor tries to get #Breivik to explain how manifesto was made. Breivik admits it is 60% cut and paste. he has written 40% himself.
— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 19, 2012— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 19, 2012
Original title for manifesto was to be "In prace of the new knighthood" and was a commision he got in meeting in London.Original title for manifesto was to be "In prace of the new knighthood" and was a commision he got in meeting in London.
— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 19, 2012— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 19, 2012
9.11am: The accused did do real weapons training, as well as playing computer games. He tells the court he gave his weapons names.9.11am: The accused did do real weapons training, as well as playing computer games. He tells the court he gave his weapons names.
Breivik attended Oslo Pistol club 25 times for "pistol practice" between July 2010, and 4 March 2011 in order to get gun licence.Breivik attended Oslo Pistol club 25 times for "pistol practice" between July 2010, and 4 March 2011 in order to get gun licence.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
Gave weapons old Nordic names. Like "Mjølner" - Thor's hammer. And "Sleipner" Thor's six legged horse. Engraved them on weapons. #BreivikGave weapons old Nordic names. Like "Mjølner" - Thor's hammer. And "Sleipner" Thor's six legged horse. Engraved them on weapons. #Breivik
— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 19, 2012— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 19, 2012
9.08am: Breivik explains how he never expected to succeed with the bomb attack on the government quarter.9.08am: Breivik explains how he never expected to succeed with the bomb attack on the government quarter.
#Breivik describes how he rehearsed various scenarios on computer games. My conclusion that there was 100% chance of failing (the attacks)#Breivik describes how he rehearsed various scenarios on computer games. My conclusion that there was 100% chance of failing (the attacks)
— Matthew Price (@matthewwprice) April 19, 2012— Matthew Price (@matthewwprice) April 19, 2012
#Beivik - When I parked the car outside the government offices I expected a national alarm and 3/4 would storm out of government buildings.#Beivik - When I parked the car outside the government offices I expected a national alarm and 3/4 would storm out of government buildings.
— Matthew Price (@matthewwprice) April 19, 2012— Matthew Price (@matthewwprice) April 19, 2012
#Breivik - I would have to fight my way out of there. I had trained to get myself out of this situation and this is what I was simulating.#Breivik - I would have to fight my way out of there. I had trained to get myself out of this situation and this is what I was simulating.
— Matthew Price (@matthewwprice) April 19, 2012— Matthew Price (@matthewwprice) April 19, 2012
9.00am: Another computer game Breivik played was Call of Duty, Modern Warfare, a first-person shooting game, he tells the court. He says he used the game for target practice.
9.00am: Another computer game Breivik played was Call of Duty, Modern Warfare, a first-person shooting game, he tells the court. He says he used the game for target practice.
#Breivik says it's a war simulation, "used by armies all over the world".#Breivik says it's a war simulation, "used by armies all over the world".
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 19, 2012— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 19, 2012
#Breivik says the most important aspect of game was getting experience of how to aim.#Breivik says the most important aspect of game was getting experience of how to aim.
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 19, 2012— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 19, 2012
#Breivik:on Utoya, he used a holographic aiming device - which he first used while playing the computer game.#Breivik:on Utoya, he used a holographic aiming device - which he first used while playing the computer game.
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 19, 2012— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 19, 2012
#Breivik: "I didn't buy the holographic aiming device because of the game, but I did practice, using the game."#Breivik: "I didn't buy the holographic aiming device because of the game, but I did practice, using the game."
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 19, 2012— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 19, 2012
8.52am: Not for the first time, Breivik accuses the prosecution of trying to ridicule him after he responds to a question asking about what he did on the New Year's Eve before the attacks by saying that he stayed in playing computer games. The accused also tries to counter any perception of him as a loner.8.52am: Not for the first time, Breivik accuses the prosecution of trying to ridicule him after he responds to a question asking about what he did on the New Year's Eve before the attacks by saying that he stayed in playing computer games. The accused also tries to counter any perception of him as a loner.
Prosecutor asks how #Breivik spent last new years eve? Breivik laughs. He played computer games.Prosecutor asks how #Breivik spent last new years eve? Breivik laughs. He played computer games.
— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 19, 2012— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 19, 2012
#Breivik - I know where you are going, you want to ridicule me, but (in early 2011) I wanted to prepare for the attacks.#Breivik - I know where you are going, you want to ridicule me, but (in early 2011) I wanted to prepare for the attacks.
— Matthew Price (@matthewwprice) April 19, 2012— Matthew Price (@matthewwprice) April 19, 2012
#Breivik -andmaintaining friendships was not high on my list of priorities.#Breivik -andmaintaining friendships was not high on my list of priorities.
— Matthew Price (@matthewwprice) April 19, 2012— Matthew Price (@matthewwprice) April 19, 2012
Breivik says he was "fairly social" in the year before his "operation" - and "when I party, I go all out. I do things very thoroughly"Breivik says he was "fairly social" in the year before his "operation" - and "when I party, I go all out. I do things very thoroughly"
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
8.46am: Breivik says the year off also helped him prepare for the attacks but that the game had nothing to do with them.8.46am: Breivik says the year off also helped him prepare for the attacks but that the game had nothing to do with them.
#Breivik says that year was important because he needed to have a clean break from his friends, to go through with his later attacks.#Breivik says that year was important because he needed to have a clean break from his friends, to go through with his later attacks.
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 19, 2012— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 19, 2012
Breivik told mum he was addicted to WOW"I couldn't tell her I was taking a sabbatical because I was going to blow myself up in 5 years time"Breivik told mum he was addicted to WOW"I couldn't tell her I was taking a sabbatical because I was going to blow myself up in 5 years time"
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
8.38am: The accused talks about his year off spent playing the online fantasy role-playing game, World of Warcraft, describing it as a "sabbatical". He denies that the game is violent.8.38am: The accused talks about his year off spent playing the online fantasy role-playing game, World of Warcraft, describing it as a "sabbatical". He denies that the game is violent.
Breivik describes the year he spent playing World of Warcraft "hardcore" full time for one year as a "sabbatical".Breivik describes the year he spent playing World of Warcraft "hardcore" full time for one year as a "sabbatical".
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
Breivik: "Some people take a year off playing golf. I wanted to take a year off to play World of Warfare."Breivik: "Some people take a year off playing golf. I wanted to take a year off to play World of Warfare."
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
#Breivik says he felt justified to take a year off because he'd worked so hard between 2002 - 2006.#Breivik says he felt justified to take a year off because he'd worked so hard between 2002 - 2006.
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 19, 2012— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 19, 2012
Breivik: "World of Warcraft is not violent at all. It's just fantasy. It's a strategy game." cf Modern Warfare:Call of Duty, he saysBreivik: "World of Warcraft is not violent at all. It's just fantasy. It's a strategy game." cf Modern Warfare:Call of Duty, he says
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
Breivik smiles: "During that year I played perhaps 16 hours a day. Only playing an entire year. Playing and sleeping...it was a dream I had"Breivik smiles: "During that year I played perhaps 16 hours a day. Only playing an entire year. Playing and sleeping...it was a dream I had"
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
"Some people like to play golf, some like to sail, I played WOW. It had nothing to do with 22/7. It's not a world you are engulfed by""Some people like to play golf, some like to sail, I played WOW. It had nothing to do with 22/7. It's not a world you are engulfed by"
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
8.34am: Breivik is trying to paint a picture of himself as a successful entrepreneur.8.34am: Breivik is trying to paint a picture of himself as a successful entrepreneur.
Breivik: says it's not true that he moved back in with his mum b/c he went bankrupt but simply to save money & write manifesto/plan "action"Breivik: says it's not true that he moved back in with his mum b/c he went bankrupt but simply to save money & write manifesto/plan "action"
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
Breivik keeps saying he had "one million" in 2006. But that's Krone. In sterling, £108k (¢174,000).Sees self as successful entrepreneur.Breivik keeps saying he had "one million" in 2006. But that's Krone. In sterling, £108k (¢174,000).Sees self as successful entrepreneur.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
Breivik: "I have never received a single Krone from any gov subsidy... because I am in principle against living off such subsidies."Breivik: "I have never received a single Krone from any gov subsidy... because I am in principle against living off such subsidies."
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
8.26am: Breivik is being questioned about his business dealings, which he tells the court were carried out with a view to financially supporting the cause he believed in - "ultra-nationalism".8.26am: Breivik is being questioned about his business dealings, which he tells the court were carried out with a view to financially supporting the cause he believed in - "ultra-nationalism".
Breivik said he had two safes in his bedroom at his mum's house in Oslo in 2006 where he kept 300,000KR in cash.Breivik said he had two safes in his bedroom at his mum's house in Oslo in 2006 where he kept 300,000KR in cash.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
Breivik set up a company to "launder money from the Bahamas" in 2006, when he still wanted to be "economic supporter" of ultra-nationalism.Breivik set up a company to "launder money from the Bahamas" in 2006, when he still wanted to be "economic supporter" of ultra-nationalism.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
8.24am: When Breivik opened today by asking to talk about the first forensic psychiatric report, carried out last year, that found him to be "legally insane" he mocked the psychiatrists who compiled it by changing their names to famous Norwegian fairytale writers, freelance journalist Trgve Sorvaag tweets.8.24am: When Breivik opened today by asking to talk about the first forensic psychiatric report, carried out last year, that found him to be "legally insane" he mocked the psychiatrists who compiled it by changing their names to famous Norwegian fairytale writers, freelance journalist Trgve Sorvaag tweets.
A later report deemed that Breivik was legally sane, which is what he wants the court to find.A later report deemed that Breivik was legally sane, which is what he wants the court to find.
The prosecutor, Svein Holden, told the accused he can discuss the reports next week but not today.The prosecutor, Svein Holden, told the accused he can discuss the reports next week but not today.
8.10am: Breivik and the prosecutor are in disagreement over what should be the topic of discussion this morning.8.10am: Breivik and the prosecutor are in disagreement over what should be the topic of discussion this morning.
Breivik wants to discuss "radicalisation points" - "the most important thing for you to care about rather than uniforms and computer games."Breivik wants to discuss "radicalisation points" - "the most important thing for you to care about rather than uniforms and computer games."
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
Discussions taking place. #Breivik wanting to challenge the first psychiatric report, but being told he will get chance for that next week.Discussions taking place. #Breivik wanting to challenge the first psychiatric report, but being told he will get chance for that next week.
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 19, 2012— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 19, 2012
Prosecutor wants to discuss period February 2006, Breivik's first meeting with the Masonic LodgeProsecutor wants to discuss period February 2006, Breivik's first meeting with the Masonic Lodge
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
Breivik says he wanted to be a mason since about 17/18 "because "it is a Christian organisation which has protected many european traditionsBreivik says he wanted to be a mason since about 17/18 "because "it is a Christian organisation which has protected many european traditions
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012

Breivik described himself yesterday as a "militant Christian" but not particularly religious. On the first day of his trial he said he was drawn to Catholicism.
Breivik described himself yesterday as a "militant Christian" but not particularly religious. On the first day of his trial he said he was drawn to Catholicism.
8.05am: For the first time since the trial began, Breivik has not given a closed-fist salute at the start of the day's proceedings in court.8.05am: For the first time since the trial began, Breivik has not given a closed-fist salute at the start of the day's proceedings in court.
Breivik arrives. Does not perform his right arm salute being asked not to by his defence lawyer following request from victims & bereaved.Breivik arrives. Does not perform his right arm salute being asked not to by his defence lawyer following request from victims & bereaved.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 19, 2012
8.03am: Good morning. Welcome to live coverage of day four of the trial of Anders Behring Breivik.8.03am: Good morning. Welcome to live coverage of day four of the trial of Anders Behring Breivik.
The chief judge said yesterday that today's proceedings would focus on the events leading up to 22 July last year and on the bomb that Breivik has admitted planting in the government quarter of Oslo, killing eight people.The chief judge said yesterday that today's proceedings would focus on the events leading up to 22 July last year and on the bomb that Breivik has admitted planting in the government quarter of Oslo, killing eight people.
TV cameras are once more banned from broadcasting but the Guardian's Helen Pidd is in court and will be filing updates.TV cameras are once more banned from broadcasting but the Guardian's Helen Pidd is in court and will be filing updates.
Breivik said yesterday he would prefer execution over a "pathetic" 21-years jail term.
Here is a link to yesterday's blog.		Breivik said yesterday he would prefer execution over a "pathetic" 21-years jail term.
Here is a link to yesterday's blog.
And here is a link to Helen's news story covering yesterday's proceedings.And here is a link to Helen's news story covering yesterday's proceedings.