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Monday, December 15, 2014

Sydney Siege in Photos

Sydney siege: Gunman takes hostages - in pictures

People have been taken hostage by at least one gunman at a cafe in the Australian city of Sydney.
Members of the New South Wales (NSW) Police Force Public Order and Riot Squad (PORS) are seen outside a Lindt cafe in Martin Place in the central business district of SydneyArmed police surrounded Martin Place after hostages were seen holding their hands up against the window of the Lindt cafe
Police secure the scene near Lindt Cafe, Martin Place on December 15, 2014 in Sydney, AustraliaA large area of Sydney's central business district looked deserted as police sealed off adjacent streets
A police officer runs across Martin Place near Lindt cafe, where hostages are being held, in central Sydney December 15, 2014.Hundreds of officers were called to the scene as police attempted to contact the people inside the cafe
Office workers are evacuated from their buildings as a siege is underway at a Lindt cafe in Martin Place in the central business district of Sydney, AustraliaOffice workers were evacuated from nearby buildings as the siege continued
Armed police patrol the vicinity at Lindt Cafe, Martin Place on December 15, 2014 in Sydney, AustraliaMany people are trapped inside the building above the cafe
A police officer runs across Martin Place near Lindt cafe, where hostages are being held, in central Sydney December 15, 2014.Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said that although the incident was "deeply concerning", the police were well equipped to deal with it
Police officers gesture near Lindt cafe in Martin Place, where hostages are being held, in central Sydney December 15, 2014.New South Wales police have asked people in the area to remain indoors and stay away from any windows
An armed policeman is seen on Philip St running from Martin Place on December 15, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.Police also said that they are dealing with an "incident" at the Sydney Opera House, which was evacuated

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