G'day Mate
December 14th, 2014, 03:33 PM
ARMED men are holding 40 to 50 people hostage at a cafe in Martin Place in Sydney (http://www.news.com.au/national/a-man-is-holding-several-people-hostage-at-martin-place-cafe/story-fncynjr2-1227156241649)
There are reports that two gunman have taken hostages, some of which are standing with their hands up at the windows in the popular Lindt chocolate shop, which has two or three entrances. There is also a black and white flag being held up in a window. It is believed to be the Black Standard, a jihadist flag.
Lindt Australia CEO Steve Loane told news.com.au he believes there are 40 to 50 people inside the cafe, including customers and staff.
A 2GB spokesman confirmed to news.com.au that sources had informed them that the gunman claimed there are devices all over the city and they wanted to speak to the Prime Minister live on radio.
However, 2GB radio host Ray Hadley said on air that the gunman had made no demands, but told police he had complete control over the city.
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There are reports that two gunman have taken hostages, some of which are standing with their hands up at the windows in the popular Lindt chocolate shop, which has two or three entrances. There is also a black and white flag being held up in a window. It is believed to be the Black Standard, a jihadist flag.
Lindt Australia CEO Steve Loane told news.com.au he believes there are 40 to 50 people inside the cafe, including customers and staff.
A 2GB spokesman confirmed to news.com.au that sources had informed them that the gunman claimed there are devices all over the city and they wanted to speak to the Prime Minister live on radio.
However, 2GB radio host Ray Hadley said on air that the gunman had made no demands, but told police he had complete control over the city.
http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2014/12/15/1227156/382419-194b8a4a-83ee-11e4-917d-bf0f063a4996.jpg
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