Australia - Martin Place siege: 2 Hostages killed in Lindt Chocolate shop #1

[RR0004]

Where are the <modsnip> snipers?!

Oh, I'm sure they're there.

 

[sleepinoz]

Hope they aren't strapped with explosives

 

[LJKaust]

I forgot about all of the shops underneath Martin Place!!! This is where I used to catch the train to and from every day and get my brekky and lunch every day.

 

[they'll get you]

Nine news report at least one hostage standing at each window with their hands up to the glass.

Also footage of one hostage motioning her throat could be cut.

 

[madamehdivision]

CNN have it streaming

 

[zwiebel]

Another live blog.

http://www.theguardian.com/australi...stage-situation-inside-martin-place-cafe-live

 

[they'll get you]

My daughter had an appointment in Martin palace today @ 10am. She can't reason why she decided to cancel!!!

There is a roundabout at the entrance to the Opera House and I noticed security checking all cars and vans entering for the last several weeks.

 

[drsleuth]

Australian Missing Persons Register
Just now ·

If you are in lockdown near Martin Place you are requested NOT to Tweet or Facebook the Police movements, for everyone's safety and security.

 

[zwiebel]

Rick Morton @SquigglyRick · 11m 11 minutes ago

Just spoke to Lindt CEO, understandably shocked. Said could be as many as 40 people inside the cafe. Has manager with police for updates.

 

[LJKaust]

zperson in custody says he has devices all over the city and wants to talk to the prime minister

 

[drsleuth]

Mamamia &#8207;@Mamamia 23s23 seconds ago

Ray Hadley saying hostage taker wants go talk to the Prime Minister live on radio. #MartinPlace #Lindt

 

[gregjrichards]

Just been told it's being covered on CNN in the states

It's is live on sky news here in the UK, BBC News, CNN and Fox News.

 

[LJKaust]

Also footage of one hostage motioning her throat could be cut.

Just.No.

 

[sleepinoz]

Courts all closed down

 

[jojo87]

Terrifying scenes in that cafe.
BBC news reporting suspicious package at Sydney Opera House.
Prayers for the hostages.

 

[LJKaust]

oops double post

 

[they'll get you]

Nine news....reports gunman wearing a backpack and vest. A bomb?

 

[gregjrichards]

Here is a link to watch live coverage online just posting if it helps someone http://news.sky.com/interactive/1345361/watch-sky-news-live

 

[sleepinoz]

Ray Hadley Live on 2GB

http://www.2gb.com/listen-live

 

[zwiebel]

Shayan Billbas &#8207;@shayanbillbas 50 secs50 seconds ago

Localised Airspace shutdown over #Sydney amid hostage situation http://nbcnews.to/1zmiyLZ