Hostages held in Sydney cafe siege

December 15, 2014 08:59

At least 50 people have been taken hostage by at least one armed man at a Lindt cafe in the centre of Sydney.

Hundreds of armed police have sealed off the normally busy Martin Place in Sydney's central business district.

At least three people have been seen inside the cafe with their hands up against a window, and holding up a black flag with Arabic writing. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has described the incident as "deeply concerning". He said it was not yet clear who was behind the incident but that it could be politically motivated.

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