Storify: Details from the hostage taking in Sydney

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Storify: Details from the hostage taking in Sydney

CTVNews.ca Staff Published Sunday, December 14, 2014 9:39PM EST Last Updated Monday, December 15, 2014 2:55PM EST

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Details and photos via social media from the hostage crisis inside a cafe at the Martin Place shopping centre in Sydney.

Hostage taking unfolding in Sydney cafeDetails and photos through social media from the hostage crisis unfolding inside the Lindt cafe at the Martin Place shopping centre in Sydney.Storified by · Mon, Dec 15 2014 19:17:43 The incident happened across the street from TV station 7 News, which was first with images from the scene.Hostages under armed-hold up remain pressed against windows..Pic from 7 reporter Glenn Connley as he evacuates #7News http://t.co/mDdxqXIK4MKristy MayrMiddle-aged man wearing black bandana seen directing hostages in #martinplace siege situation. http://t.co/f8dSKip6Ex http://t.co/LjsLGtr0Pa7 News SydneyWe鈥檙e now hearing that up to 50 people are inside the Lindt cafe as the #martinplace hostage crisis continues. http://t.co/f8dSKip6Ex7 News SydneyOn the #sydneysiege: all our people are safe & accounted for after our Martin Place studios were evacuated. Our thoughts with all involved.Channel 77 News reported about an arrest nearby. Earlier, New South Wales police said a photo of an arrest circulating online was unrelated to the police operation at Martin Place.Photo circulating of arrest of man near #MartinPlace is NOT related to the police operation.NSW PoliceSYDNEY SIEGE UPDATE: Police have arrested a man near Martin Place. @Y7News #MartinPlaceSiege http://t.co/Die7OcCRiP7 News SydneyThere were early reports of a raid in a city suburb. Federal police later said those reports were incorrect. Reports that the AFP is conducting search warrants in the Sydney suburb of Lakemba are incorrect.AFP National MediaAustralia's prime minister spoke shortly before 1 p.m. local time.

"I want to assure people that the ordinary business of government will go on," he said.

"This is a very disturbing incident. I can understand the concerns and anxieties of the Australian people at a time like this," he added.

Earlier, he sent out these tweets.1/2 The incident in Martin Place is obviously deeply concerning but all Australians should be reassured...Tony Abbott2/2 ...that our law enforcement and security agencies are well trained and equipped and are responding in a thorough & professional manner.Tony AbbottThe premier of New South Wales also commented through Twitter.1/2 My thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the situation in Martin Place & NSW Police who are trained to deal with these events.Mike Baird2/2 I鈥檝e spoken to Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione & have full confidence NSW Police are working effectively to resolve the situation.Mike BairdPolice in Victoria, Australia's second largest state, said they were unaware of any specific threats there. Victoria Police is not aware of any specific threats made within Victoria at this point in time. (1/2)Victoria PoliceVictoria Police will continue to liaise with our interstate and federal counterparts as the incident unfolds. (2/2)Victoria PoliceCanada's Prime Minister sent his thoughts and prayers. Canada's thoughts and prayers are with our Australian friends. #MartinPlace #SydneySiegeStephen HarperLater on in the night, several hostages fled after several loud bangs and shots were heard. SIEGE OVER: Police confirm the siege has ended after the scene at Martin Place erupts with gunfire as hostage flee the scene #siege7 News SydneyBomb squad and detection robots currently sweeping cafeChris ReasonI'm proud of how we've responded so far, but my principal concern remains for the people who remain trapped by this event. Pray for them.Mike BairdSydney siege is over. More details to follow.NSW PoliceWhile the full extent of casualties was not released by police, they did confirm that the gunman was dead:BREAKING: Police confirm gunman in #SydneySiege is dead.愛污传媒Family members of hostages walk up Elizabeth St. #sydneysiege http://t.co/E7ilKEPjUAMarcus HigginsOne reporter shared a brief history of the suspected gunman:Saw Man Monis earlier this yr at Parramatta court - outside he was wearing chains + holding placard claiming he'd been tortured in custody.Lizzie PearlIn Jan Man Monis asked Parramatta Court Magistrate to force ASIO to release documents - chained himself up outside claiming a conspiracy.Lizzie PearlMan Monis has been well known to Sydney journos for years. Called himself Sheikh Haron. Staged numerous protests outside Sydney courts.Lizzie PearlSun coming up over Martin Place. #sydneysiege http://t.co/RfLrcfq5rOLizzie PearlAnd then in an early morning press conference just before 6 a.m. local time, police said they entered the cafe after hearing gunfire:'Two have died as a result of actions in that cafe.' - NSW Police Commissioner Scipione #SydneySiege #9News http://t.co/qLHZqFcf9cNine News Australia

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