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

[SouthAussie]

Chris Reason, 7 News, Sydney
There's been movement at the cafe, the gunman moving a hostage past the window, two more hostages change positions. Not much sleep in there

http://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-australia-30475711

 

[drsleuth]

IF they rate a mention in media then it's fine to discuss but until then it's not allowed thanks Humdinger

They've been talking about them for the past 20mins on 9 news

 

[04009margaret]

Chris Reason, 7 News, Sydney
There's been movement at the cafe, the gunman moving a hostage past the window, two more hostages change positions. Not much sleep in there

http://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-australia-30475711

He's not young, he surely has to be getting tired.

 

[Ausgirl]

The police were saying earlier that they're gearing up for the possibility of this siege going on for *days*....

Does anyone think the claims (reported in msm earlier) re the bombs around Sydney are genuine? I am *hoping* not. tbh, I think they might be a bluff.

 

[SouthAussie]

Ch 2 just said we're moving into the 15th hour ....

 

[Ausgirl]

They've been talking about them for the past 20mins on 9 news

police have requested all links be deleted & not passed round.

they're not giving him the platform. or there'll be more like him pop up, likely

 

[KateB]

police have requested all links be deleted & not passed round.

they're not giving him the platform. or there'll be more like him pop up, likely

They've been mirrored in dozens of places already. Impossible to stop it.

 

[04009margaret]

The police were saying earlier that they're gearing up for the possibility of this siege going on for *days*....

Does anyone think the claims (reported in msm earlier) re the bombs around Sydney are genuine? I am *hoping* not. tbh, I think they might be a bluff.

I hope it's a bluff & I hope he doesn't have anything else in his backpack

 

[Oddsocks]

If the bomb threat is real what are the "brothers" waiting for exactly?

 

[marlywings]

police have requested all links be deleted & not passed round.they're not giving him the platform. or there'll be more like him pop up, likely

Exactly! That is what we'll roll with on WS.

 

[04009margaret]

police have requested all links be deleted & not passed round.

they're not giving him the platform. or there'll be more like him pop up, likely

Unfortunately the non stop livestreaming is giving him the coverage he desires also.

 

[04009margaret]

His identity released in the Daily Telegraph, he is an Iranian Sheik, has quite a history including sexual assault

 

[sleepinoz]

Chanel 9 just saying that the guy is the one that was sending those nasty letters to dead soldiers families. Long criminal past - I'll try for a link

 

[drsleuth]

Channel 9 are now discussing the Gunman. He's 49, Iranian refugee, extensive police record, has tried to murder wife, sexual abuse charges..........apparently all in daily telegraph today !!!!

 

[04009margaret]

He has nothing to lose, already on bail for attempted murder

 

[Ausgirl]

Just because some media outlets/individuals have no concern for the safety of the hostages or the Aus public, doesnt mean others ought to support them. Just sayin :no:.

The live news feeds are police sanctioned. Most stations are complying.

I'm actually scared of what he plans to do once he gets his way. I can totes see why the cops request this blackout.

 

[jojo87]

His identity released in the Daily Telegraph, he is an Iranian Sheik, has quite a history including sexual assault

Are we allowed to post links to this since its MSM?

 

[drsleuth]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheikh_Haron

 

[sleepinoz]

Are we allowed to post links to this since its MSM?

If it's MSM you are

 

[04009margaret]

Are we allowed to post links to this since its MSM?

It's being wildly reported on the live feeds. Nine News is holding the paper up for all to see & telling us what is in the article