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.
Armed police surrounded Martin Place after hostages were seen holding their hands up against the window of the Lindt cafe
A large area of Sydney's central business district looked deserted as police sealed off adjacent streets
Hundreds of officers were called to the scene as police attempted to contact the people inside the cafe
Office workers were evacuated from nearby buildings as the siege continued
Many people are trapped inside the building above the cafe
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said that although the incident was "deeply concerning", the police were well equipped to deal with it
New South Wales police have asked people in the area to remain indoors and stay away from any windows
Police also said that they are dealing with an "incident" at the Sydney Opera House, which was evacuated
Hostages held in Sydney cafe siege
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