BREAKING NEWS: Gunman [Daish?] takes hostages in Sydney cafe

[Arleitter]

Re: BREAKING NEWS: Gunman [Daish?] takes hostages in Sydney cafe

@KKF

it’s a developing story:

** At least one gunman has taken several people hostage at a cafe in the Australian city of Sydney.**

     Pictures on Australian television show at least three people  with their hands up against a window, and a black flag with Arabic  writing.

     Hundreds of armed police have sealed off Martin Place in Sydney's central business district. 

     New South Wales police have asked people to avoid the area.

     An Australian Broadcasting Corporation reporter said that  gunfire had been heard at the scene - but this has not been confirmed. 

     Major landmarks in the city such as the Sydney Opera House have been evacuated. 

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LINK:** BBC News - Gunman takes hostages in Sydney cafe

Hope they all are rescued safe and sound.